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Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet gum

Liquidambar styraciflua is a tree native across the southeast. This tree is a common pioneer species, often one of the first hardwood species to grow on a site. It does well on many soil types, and prefers to grow in the full sun. It has star-shaped serrated leaves, and pointy “gum ball” fruits. It is a host plant for several native moth species, and the seeds are popular among birds (especially goldfinches) in the fall/winter. Liquidambar styraciflua is excellent for restoration projects.

Liquidambar styraciflua "Sweet gum" corky bark

Species name - Container size	Common name	Stock	Price	Quantity Pricing	Add to request
Liquidambar styraciflua - 1 Gallon	Sweet gum	15 in stock	$12.10	10+ $6.05ea	Liquidambar styraciflua quantity
Liquidambar styraciflua - 3 Gallon	Sweet gum	7 in stock	$18.15	$18.15	Liquidambar styraciflua quantity

Plant type

Tree / Shrub

Mature Height

Over 30'

Wetland Indicator Status

(FAC) Facultative

Attributes

Bird Supportive
Fast Growing / Vigorous
Drought Tolerant
Butterfly and Pollinator Supportive

Planting Zone

Riparian Zone
Upland
Floodplain
Slope
Riparian Buffer
Buffer
Bottomland Hardwood

Classification by Use

Constructed Wetland
Erosion Control
SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
Stream Restoration
Wetland Mitigation