american sweetgum
Liquidambar Styraciflua
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 5-9
- Minimum temperature
- −20°F (−29°C)
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height60 ft-80 ft
Mature width40 ft-60 ft
Plant typeShade trees
Bloom seasonSpring
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyNo
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