Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweetgum

Height: 2–2,5 m

Sweetgum is a 10-15m tall deciduous ornamental tree which, in the beginning, is narrow and has a conical crown which later widens. In the foliage the leaves have 5-7 lobes and their margin is dentate. They turn from the shiny, dark green colour to a yellowish- orange colour in the autumn. The blooming is in May. Its crop is a pod which is clinging to a stem and usually stays on the tree until the spring. Sweetgum loves a sunny location with well- structured, mildly sour soil. Its water- demand is high. This plant is well- known because of its appealing crown shape and spectacular colour in the autumn. Sweetgum is an excellent choice for planting as a solitaire or as a main element of associations.