Liquidambar
Liquidambar styraciflua AMERCIAN SWEET GUM
Gray, ridged bark, and great fall color make this tree a top seller. This is a deciduous tree that generally reaches 60' high with a spread of 30'. Leaves are 4-6 inches long and are lost in a brilliant display of color in the fall. Bark is gray and furrowed and is an interesting sight when the tree is bare. Tree is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 3-9, 14-37, 39
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy' BURGUNDY SWEET GUM
Burgundy Sweet Gum is a selection that has dark purple foliage which hangs on the tree late into the season. This deciduous tree can reach 80' high with a spread of 30'. 4- 6 inch wide palmate leaves turn dark red in fall and persist longer on tree than other liquidambar selections. Tree tolerates acidic soil and is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 3-9, 14-37, 39
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' FESTIVAL SWEET GUM
This selection takes on a more columnar growth habit than other Sweet Gums. It is a deciduous tree and usually grows to 70' high with a 35' spread. Palmate leaves measure 4-6 inches wide. Foliage turns variations of yellow, pink, orange, and red in the fall. Tree is resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 3-9, 14-37, 39
Liquidambar styraciflua ' Palo Alto ' PALO ALTO SWEET GUM
The upright growth along with the bright red fall color if this selection make this a favorite among landscapers. A deciduous tree that can reach 80' high with a spread of 30'. Palmate leaves measure 4-6 inches wide and turn shades of red in the fall. A very cold hardy variety of Sweet Gum that is also resistant to oak root fungus. USDA: 5-9 Sunset: 3-9, 14-37, 39
