sweet gum
Liquidambar orientalis
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellowish green
Notes
Sweet gum (Liquidambar orientalis) is a tree for shade, specimen planting, and fall interest in large yards. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall and wide, so give it plenty of room. Small yellowish green flowers open in mid to late spring.
Pairs well with Longleaf pine, Salal, and Chocolate cosmos.
Native range
Southwestern Asia.