Liquidambar, flamboyant in fall

Liquidambar is a magnificent tree, especially in fall, when it is draped in scintillating fiery colors like gold, fire red and amber.

List of Liquidambar facts

Name – Liquidambar styraciflua
Family – Hamamelidaceae
Type – tree

Height – 32 to 100 feet (10 to 30 meters)
Soil – ordinary

Hardiness: 5-10 – Exposure – sun – Foliage – deciduous

Also called sweetgum, it additionally is very easy to grow and it will quickly become one of the most beautiful trees in the garden.

Planting liquidambar

It is recommended to plant your liquidambar in fall to allow for root development before winter.

You can also plant in spring those specimens that have been purchased in containers.

• Favor a spacious place so that you may bring out the best in the marvelous silhouette of the liquidambar.
  Sun is almost mandatory for the amazing range of colors that it boasts to shine.
• Liquidambar loves deep soil, but can still do fine in any type of soil, as long as it drains well.
• A good layer of mulch about an inch (a couple centimeters) thick is wished for.

Pruning liquidambar

Liquidambar isn’t a tree you should prune, unless you haven’t any other choice.

• Pruning isn’t recommended but possible
• Eliminate dead, weak and damaged branches regularly when you notice them.

Watering liquidambar

During the first years of its life, liquidambar requires regular watering.

On top of the mulch that should help retain a good level of moisture, feel free to water in case of elevated temperatures.

Learn more about liquidambar

There isn’t much more to say, except that liquidambar is an amazing tree in fall with its unique purple tones that will inflame your garden.

Native to North America, it is also known as the American storax or sweetgum.

Easy to care for, its clean, sharp leaves and autumn colors make it one of the most beautiful trees all year long.