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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine'

Also Known As

  • Liquidambar 'Moraine'
  • Moraine Sweetgum

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 60'
  • W: 40'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' plant details

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green and red foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: altingiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 40 FT wide, 60 FT tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, deciduous shade-providing tree with a pyramidal to upright oval growth habit, even when mature. Green foliage turns scarlet in the fall. This cultivar does produce some fruit that matures into the spiky balls. It is also the most cold hardy selection of American Sweetgum. Growth Rate fast

Gardening facts about Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' plant

How to Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 30'-60'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 60'-75'

Width: 35'-50'

  • sun
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 60'-75'

Width: 25'-40'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6'

Width: 6'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
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