Liquidamber styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua, or American Sweetgum, is a conical-shaped tree which becomes rounded with age. The leaves of the sweetgum are the main attraction of this tree with their star-shaped five points - which change colour to glorious shades of red, orange and purple during autumn. Flowers form in spring followed by spiky, woody, ball-like fruits which hang from the branches. Excellent shade, lawn or park tree. Must be planted in large area with room to grow.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost, humid and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 21m x width 10m