American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Size: 3-gallon
The American Sweetgum is a striking and versatile tree that adds beauty and character to any landscape. Reaching heights of 60-75 feet, it boasts a dense, pyramidal canopy and distinctive star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and purple in the fall. In addition to its stunning foliage, the Sweetgum produces unique, spiky seed balls that add visual interest year-round. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including moist and well-drained soils. With its impressive size, eye-catching color changes, and low-maintenance requirements, the American Sweetgum is a perfect choice for creating a focal point or providing shade in your yard or garden.
Purchased trees can be picked up at the Sand Hill Nursery on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and noon. Alternate pickup dates can be arranged if needed.
Please note that availability and price may vary throughout the sale due to the available size and stock quality. More tree species may be added as our nursery manager has deemed them ground-ready.
Size = size of the pot they are currently in. The actual height of trees varies from 1' to 6'.