Common Name
American Sweetgum
Scientific Name
Liquidambar styraciflua
Cultivar
'Moraine'
Hardiness Zone
5b [-10 to -15]
Tolerances
Drought
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Poor Drainage
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Salt
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Shade
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Air Pollution
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Soil Volume
18
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Wildlife
Form
![upright oval](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/4_oval.jpg?itok=BNlzqWwB)
Upright oval
Mature Height
60 feet
Crown Spread
35 feet
Limitations
- Litter/sanitation nuisance
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Slow to reestablish. Not tolerant of urban conditions and does best in a protected location. Prune during winter. Most vigorous on wet site. Red fall color.