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Sweet Gum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Family: Altingiaceae

Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a Florida native tree. A large deciduous tree with star-shaped leaves that turn brilliant colors in fall. Known for its distinctive spiky seed balls. Habitats: woodland, wetland, riparian, upland. Light: full sun, partial shade.

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Plant Description

A large deciduous tree with star-shaped leaves that turn brilliant colors in fall. Known for its distinctive spiky seed balls.

Available From Florida Nurseries

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Growing Conditions

Water Needs: Medium
Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Tolerance: None
Flood Tolerance: Moderate
Soil Types: Loamy, Clay, Muck

Size & Growth

Height: 60-100 ft
Spread: 40-60 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate

Ecological Value

Wildlife: BirdsSquirrels
Bloom Season: Spring

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: WoodlandWetlandRiparianUpland
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a

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Plant image: © Unknown iNaturalist observer, some rights reserved (CC-BY) CC BY 4.0.