Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

Found in the wild in Tennessee, this unusual form of Sweetgum is very unique. Growing to 14 ft tall, but only 2 ft wide in 10 years, this narrow form will fit into smaller gardens. Shiny maple-like green leaves turn to yellow, orange and purple in fall, adding lots of color to the autumn show. Deciduous and hardey to -20 deg F. USDA zone 5.

Type: Trees
Genus: Liquidambar
Species: styraciflua
Exposure: Full Sun
Color: Gold; Green; Red
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Ultimate Height: 15 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Growth Habit: Upright Narrow
Water Requirements: Once a week