Slender Silhouette Sweetgum is a popular tree known for its narrow, columnar shape. It is a cultivar of the Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as the Sweetgum tree. The Slender Silhouette variety is a great choice for landscapes with limited space, as it grows tall and slender, reaching heights of up to 60 feet but only spreading about 6 to 8 feet wide. It has beautiful star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is a great option if you're looking to add vertical interest to your garden or create a natural privacy screen
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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SE N. America, C. America; GA Native
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Height:
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40' - 60'
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Spread:
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4’ - 6'
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Spacing:
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5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blue Spruce, Juniper, Boxwood
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Liquidambar styraciflua Slender Silhouette 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
