Liquidambar styraciflua – American Sweetgum

Liquidambar_styraciflua3b
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20140819-American Sweetgum
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A good lawn, park or campus tree. Perhaps best known for 5-lobed glossy green leaves which can turn a dramatic range of colors in fall. Autumn colors range from yellow to red to purple and often have an almost bronze appearance. Spiky fruit capsules are unique.

Height:40 - 50 ft
Spread:15 - 25 ft
Shape:Pyramid
Flower:Inconspicuous
Foliage:Green
Fall Color:Red, Yellow
Species:Liquidambar - Sweetgum
Hardiness Zone: 5