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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.