Sweet gum trees are one of North America's most attractive and easy-to-groove types, and they grow relatively quickly in various environments. Scientifically known as Liquidambar styraciflua, they are well known for their beautiful shape, usually seeing them grow to around 75 feet in a yard and more than 120 feet in the wild.
Sweet Gum Tree Is Build Unique
They have a long, straight trunk that allows a conical shape to form, with larger, wide branches closer to the base of the trunk becoming skinnier at the top. One of the sweet gum trees' most impressive aspects is its display, which includes bright green leaves that form a star shape. Small flowers form in late spring and early summer, bright yellow-green with a touch of red skirting the edge of the petals. The arrival of Fall sees the foliage display become essential, with the bright green leaves turning a yellow-orange color.
The Sweet Gum Tree Provides Tons Of Shade
There are several benefits for a property owner interested in providing a large amount of shade in their yard and fixing any nitrogen problems within their soil. They have become known to many gardeners for the one-inch fruit that grows in the Summer and can linger until January.
Sweet Gum Tree Thrives In Many Soil Types
Growing this stunning Sweet Gum tree is made easier by this species' ability to adapt to acidic, sandy, well-drained soils, which makes it an essential part of many gardens.
Hardy Planting Zones - Five to nine
Bloom Season - Spring to early Summer
Bloom Color - Yellow-green
Height at Maturity - 80 to 120 feet
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