American Sweetgum Slender Silhouette

Latin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’

Description: A columnar deciduous tree with glossy, star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Its narrow form makes it suitable for tight spaces.

Best Planting Spot: Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5. Excellent for vertical accents or privacy screens.

Mature Size: Typically grows 40-50 feet tall but only 4-5 feet wide.

Planting Zone: Hardy in zones 5-9.