Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine'

Common Name

American Sweetgum

Scientific Name

Liquidambar styraciflua

Cultivar

'Moraine'

Hardiness Zone

5b [-10 to -15]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

18

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

upright oval

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.