Sweet Gum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Description:
Large tree that can grow over 60 feet tall. This fast growing tree is very adaptable but is typically found in wet sites with partial shade. Blooms from March to May and turns yellow, red and purple in the fall.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | American Sweetgum, Red Gum |
| Plant Family: | Hamamelidaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Trees |
| South Jersey Native Range: | Pine Barrens Periphery, South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds |
| Bloom Time: | March to May |
| Fruit Timing: | Winter |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |