Sweet Gum

One of North America's finest native species trees for fall color is the showy American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). We're proud to grow and sell this majestic national treasure for use in either residential or commercial landscapes.

From a distance, American Sweetgum is a graceful presence. You'll admire the energetic form all year-long, with strong, upturned branches on bold display.

Young star-shaped leaves add a dazzling green cloak all season. These perfectly noticeable leaves feature personable notches along the margins.

Sweetgum trees have a lot of character. These aren't "cookie-cutter" trees, but rather become a special accent or focal point to relish.

Add one as a destination at the end of a planned garden walk. You'll be astounded at the color play in fall...each leaf is draped in a different color.

American Sweetgum leaves turn fiery reds through plum purples; spiced gold and harvest orange to celebrate the end of the season. Why not place an outdoor fire pit nearby and include a ring of wood stumps for an annual sing-along?

Even if you live in the warmer part of its range, you'll be treated with a reliable fall performance. Over time, you'll even be able to feel good about feeding local songbirds with their famous Sweetgum seed fruit balls.

These special trees look right at home in a park-like corporate campus, as well. Maximize the diversity of species in your plantings to create a wise landscaping investment by adding an informal grouping.

Perhaps best of all, American Sweetgum is easy to grow, and puts on height for shade quickly. Order yours from our native tree specialists today!