Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as Sweetgum, is a premium deciduous tree valued for its spectacular seasonal display and versatile landscape use. Growing up to 20 meters tall and 10 meters wide, it features glossy green leaves that transform into vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and deep red in autumn, creating stunning visual impact.
With a pyramidal to rounded form, straight trunk, and strong branching, Sweetgum is ideal for large gardens, street plantings, and parks. It thrives in full sun, tolerates frost and moderate drought, and requires moderate watering during the growing season. This low- to moderate-maintenance tree provides shade, structure, and year-round interest, making it a superb focal or functional specimen for spacious landscapes.
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum works in an:
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum Evergreen or Deciduous?
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 15m - 25m Approximately
Mature Width: Up to 10 meters
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum is expected to grow Approx 40 – 60 cm per year (moderate).
Growth Rate of Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Growth Rate of Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum is expected to grow Approx 40 – 60 cm per year (moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum frost tolerant?
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Does Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum Flower?
Does Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum Flower?
Liquidambar styraciflua produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in spring. Male catkins and rounded female clusters form quietly among the emerging leaves, with the tree’s standout ornamental appeal coming instead from its brilliant multi-coloured autumn foliage.
Does Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Not Applicable
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum an Australian Native Tree?
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum an Australian Native Tree?
No
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum is Native to Eastern North America, from the United States into Mexico and Central America, where it grows naturally in moist forests and lowlands.
What is the Wildlife Value of Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum ?
Its flowers attract small pollinating insects, while the dense summer canopy provides excellent shelter and foraging habitat for small birds. The spiky seed pods also support insects and microfauna, contributing to biodiversity in woodland, suburban and parkland-style gardens.
How much Sunlight does Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum need?
How much Sunlight does Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum need?
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Liquidambar styraciflua performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions to achieve its strongest autumn colour. It may struggle in compacted clay or alkaline soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage and soil structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support root depth, healthy growth and vibrant seasonal colour.
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum Drought Tolerant?
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum Drought Tolerant?
Is Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Sweetgum develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in warm, temperate climates and benefits from deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain canopy density, steady growth and strong autumn colour.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
How To Plant Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum is expected to grow Approx 40 – 60 cm per year (moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Long Term Care For Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum
Planting Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum in Different Soil
Planting Your Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum in Different Soil
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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