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
Type:
Tree
Origins:
SE N.America, C. America; GA Native
Height:
40' - 60'
Spread:
4’ - 6'
Spacing:
5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Culture:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
N/A
Season of Interest:
Fall
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
