Sweet Gum ( Liquidambar styraciflua )
Famous for its spectacular autumn display, Liquidambar styraciflua is a majestic, slow-growing deciduous tree that forms a neat, pyramidal canopy as it matures. Its textured, grey fissured bark and corky branch ridges add unique winter detail, while the deep green, maple-like leaves transform into an extraordinary show of fiery orange, crimson, and deep purple late in the season.
In spring, subtle blooms give way to small, spiky seed capsules that hang decorative burrs into late autumn. Highly tolerant of urban environments, this hardy tree makes a striking focal point for medium to large gardens.
