AMERICAN SWEETGUM
AMERICAN SWEETGUM
Zones - 6-9
Description -
Bright autumn foliage color of red, yellow, or purple adorn this narrow pyramidal tree. Provides reliable fall color, even in warm winter regions. Performs well in urban conditions. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 40 feet or more in height, 15 to 20 feet or more wide; broad cone shape with age. Seed grown.
Key Benefits
Bright autumn foliage color of red, yellow, or purple adorn this narrow pyramidal tree. Provides reliable fall color, even in warm winter regions. Performs well in urban conditions. Deciduous.
Time of Flowering
Inconspicuous flowers in early spring.
Average Landscape Size
Moderate grower to 40 ft. or more in height, 15 to 20 ft. wide.
Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Cold Hardiness
-10 to 0 F