Product Description

Overview
Mixed Liquidambar Tree Seeds produce spectacular ornamental trees that stand out for their brilliant autumn color and star-shaped leaves. Often called Sweetgum Trees, these varieties are known for their distinctive, colorful foliage and symmetrical growth habit, making them a perfect centerpiece for gardens, landscapes, and public spaces.

Key Features

• Produces trees with stunning fall foliage in mixed shades.
• Hardy and adaptable to different climates.
• Attractive star-shaped leaves with strong seasonal color variation.
• Suitable for large gardens, parks, and landscape borders.
• Provides excellent shade and year-round visual interest.
• Easy to grow and long-lived ornamental tree species.

Specifications

• Common Name: Sweetgum Tree
• Botanical Name: Liquidambar styraciflua (Mixed Varieties)
• Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
• Foliage Color: Mixed – Red, Orange, Yellow, and Purple
• Blooming Season: Spring (flowers), Autumn (foliage color)
• Height: 40–75 feet (mature)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirement: Regular during establishment, moderate afterward
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lifespan: Long-lived (over 100 years)
• Special Features: Ornamental foliage, shade provider, wind-resistant
• GMO Status: Non-GMO

Planting & Growing Guide

• Select a sunny to partially shaded location with rich, moist soil.
• Sow seeds in early spring in well-drained soil.
• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep consistently moist until germination.
• Germination typically occurs within 30–45 days.
• Transplant young seedlings once they are strong enough for outdoor conditions.
• Water regularly during the first growing year; reduce once established.