American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is one of the world's most magnificent street and park trees, renowned for its spectacular autumn foliage displaying shades of red, orange, purple, and yellow. With its star-shaped leaves and pyramidal crown, it provides elegant shade in summer and transforms into a festival of color in autumn. It is a valuable ornamental tree frequently used in landscape projects across Turkey's Mediterranean, Aegean, and Marmara regions.
American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
Liquidambar styraciflua
Pyramidal ornamental tree featuring star-shaped leaves and spectacular multi-colored autumn foliage.
Product Information
| Latin Name | Liquidambar styraciflua |
|---|---|
| Category | Ornamental Plants |
| Stock Code | BC-821 |
| Height | 2-4 m |
| Pot Type | Plastic Pot |
| Sale Type | Wholesale |
Features
Climate Resistance
High (-20°C / -4°F)
Watering Needs
Medium (2 times/week)
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium-Fast (30-50 cm/year)
Autumn Color
Red, orange, purple, yellow
Maximum Height
20-30 m (in natural habitat)
Product Description
Detailed Specifications
| Leaf Form | Star-shaped, 5-7 lobed leaves; 12-18 cm wide, turns red-purple-orange in autumn |
|---|---|
| Trunk Structure | Straight, conical trunk; grey-brown, corky-ridged bark |
| Seed Structure | Spiky, spherical seed balls; 3-4 cm diameter, persists on branches through winter |
| Canopy Structure | Pyramidal, symmetrical crown form; reaches 15-25 m tall at maturity |
| Root System | Deep taproot; prefers moist soils |
| Lifespan | 150-200 years |
Care & Growing
Watering
Prefers moist soils. Young trees especially need regular watering. Deep watering 2-3 times per week is recommended in summer.
Light
Requires full sun. Should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Autumn color weakens in shaded conditions.
Soil
Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils are ideal. Chlorosis (yellowing) may occur in alkaline soils. pH 5.0-6.5.
Fertilizer
Apply acid-forming fertilizer in early spring. If iron chlorosis symptoms appear, supplement with iron chelate.
Usage Areas
- Street and boulevard tree
- Parks and botanical gardens
- Campus and corporate landscape projects
- Luxury residential complexes and villa gardens
- Specimen tree planting
- Shade tree in large open areas
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the spiky gumball fruits can be a concern in high-traffic areas. Fruitless cultivars like 'Rotundiloba' are available and recommended for sidewalks and driveways.
In cultivation, it typically reaches 12-20 m in height with a spread of 8-12 m. In its natural habitat, it can grow up to 30 m. It has a distinctive pyramidal to rounded crown shape.
Delivery Information
Minimum order 10 adet. Shipping available across Turkey.
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