Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'

Also Known As

Festival Sweetgum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' plant details

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: altingiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: black walnut tolerant, distinctive bark, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A genuinely gorgeous tree with glossy, bright green, star-shaped leaves that turn a festival of colors in the fall, even in milder climates. Reds, purples, pinks, oranges and yellows! This is a long-lived variety, and once reaching around 25 years old the bark becomes attractive with deep ridges. Inconspicuous spring to summer flowers lead to 1-1/2 inch, dry, spiky fruits, which is worth considering when choosing your planting location. This is a narrowly conical tree requiring little irrigation, once fully established. This tree is a head turner for anyone, including birds and butterflies!

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' plant

How to Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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