Area of origin: South East of United States. Introduced in 1681.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 25 m (82'), width up to 15m (49,2').
Foliage: Deciduous.
Soil Type: Very rich. Dislikes lime.
Hardiness: Hardy to -24°C.
Exposure: Full sun.
Speed of growth: Up to 1m in the first year.
Properties and uses:
The American sweetgum (or Liquidambar) is the undisputed king of autumn. With its lobed foliage reminiscent of maple leaves, it bursts into color every year in an explosion of shades ranging from golden yellow to orange, all the way to deep purple-red.
Beyond its spectacular foliage, it brings a true structuring presence to the garden year-round, thanks to its elegant pyramidal habit and its corky bark, which is highly decorative in winter.
The American sweetgum is widely used for tree lines and creating shaded areas. It is also well-suited for forest edges and other landscaped spaces.
- Magical autumn foliage: unique color variations that last for several weeks.
- A majestic habit: a symmetrical pyramidal silhouette, ideal as a shade tree or a standalone specimen.
- Unique bark: branches lined with highly graphic corky ridges in winter.
- Very hardy: easily withstands severe cold (down to -20°C / -4°F).
- Fragrant: its leaves release a gentle resinous scent when crushed.
- Resilience: a robust species that tolerates climate fluctuations well.
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