Sweet Gum is a striking deciduous shade tree with star-shaped leaves and brilliant red, orange and gold autumn colour, ideal for lawns and avenues.

This is a pre-order item and is on track for December collection.

** Please note, collection dates can shift a little with the season as trees don't always read the calendar. We will let you know the second yours is ready to collect. We will also keep you posted on how things are progressing along the way. **

At a glance

Pot: 300mm pot

Height now: approx. 1.5m tall

Mature size: 15–20m tall × 8–10m wide

Sun: full sun to part shade

Foliage: deciduous

Hardiness: hardy once established

Why choose a Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum?

Sweet Gum is a striking feature tree with star-shaped leaves and brilliant autumn colour in crimson, orange and gold. Its upright, pyramidal form broadens with age, creating a bold shade tree for large gardens and landscapes.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant as a specimen in a large lawn or paddock.

• Use in an avenue or streetscape for autumn colour.

• Combine with maples, oaks and ash for varied seasonal displays.

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun to part shade in deep, fertile, well-drained soil; it adapts to a variety of soils. It is hardy once established.

What does it look like through the year?

Star-shaped glossy green leaves appear in spring and summer, then turn fiery red, orange and gold in autumn. The tree is deciduous and shows a strong branch framework in winter.