Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) 3 GAL
Fall Species
This Species is typically available during our Fall Sale Preorders in August, and/or the in-person Fall Sale Mid-September through Mid-October at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
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This species is not available this year. We hope to see it next Fall!
Often planted decoratively for its distinctive leaves, seed pods, and stunning fall color, sweetgum are a colorful addition to naturalized landscapes. Note that the round, prickly seed pods may require cleanup when trees are planted in lawns.
Pollination: 2+ individuals needed.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam
Height: 60’-90’
Width: 40’-60’
Bloom Color: Yellow, Green
Bloom Time: Apr-May
Fruit: Spiky round capsules contain dozens of seeds.
Fall Color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts the large paectes moth and luna moth, and at least one bark beetle. Seeds are eaten by a number of songbirds including chickadee, mourning doves, junco, and goldfinch. Seeds occasionally eaten by squirrels.
Notes: My not develop a taproot when grown in moist soils. Some trees develop corky ridges on the bark that are particularly visible on branches.
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