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Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styracflora) - Highly Recommended

Sweet Gum

Florida Native:

Yes

Special interest:

Fall color (December)

Growth Rate:

Fast

Height at Maturity:

60’

Width at Maturity:

30’

Grow Space:

Medium-large, 25’ from OHU

Soil Requirements:

Any, no fill or compacted soils

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Deciduous, 2-3 months

Salt Tolerance:

Low-moderate

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Comments:

Good structure, rapid growth, good wind resistance and excellent wildlife tree. Fruits in winter and will cause litter problems over sidewalks. Moderate lifespan, but will suffer die-back in droughty soils. Verify seed stock/cuttings are from Florida.

Uses:

Streets, shade, parking lots, wildlife, reforestation

Maintenance:

$

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