Liquidambar styraciflua
Liquidambar, American Sweet Gum
Description
'Rotundiloba' is a deciduous tree that is upright with conical or rounded habit. It can easily reach 40' tall and wide. Large leaves are maple-shaped and green. Yellow flowers appear in spring but are considered inconspicuous. Bark may be light or dark gray and can fissure with age. It tolerates part or full sun. May need extra water during summer heat. A great shade tree. Can be used for bonsai creation.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.