Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua forms a stately, pyramidal tree with well-spaced branches and rugged, corky bark. Its shining, five to seven-lobed, maple-shaped leaves provide a handsome look. In the autumn, it puts on a riot of red, orange, yellow, and purple colors over a long period, making it a great choice for adding seasonal interest to the garden. The coloration of Liquidambar styraciflua is known to be consistent across different climates. However, it’s important to note that it develops a taproot in dry soils that helps reinforce it against wind, but in wetter soil, it only grows superficial roots and cannot tolerate much wind. Native from central and eastern United States to Central America. Learn more.