Common Name
American Sweetgum
Scientific Name
Liquidambar styraciflua
Cultivar
'Moraine'
Hardiness Zone
5b [-10 to -15]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Moderate
Shade
Moderate
Air Pollution
Intolerant
Soil Volume
18
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fruit
Fall Foliage
Wildlife
Form
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.