American Sweetgum: Liquidambar styraciflua
Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum care (Liquidambar styraciflua): large tree with fiery autumn foliage. Full sun, moist slightly acidic soil, hardy, star-shaped leaves.
Characteristics
American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a large deciduous tree with glossy star-shaped leaves that blaze red, orange and purple in autumn. It wants full sun and deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. It is hardy and of medium-fast growth, reaching 15-30 metres. Its spiky round seed balls drop in autumn and winter.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fresco acido. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
