Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'
Sweet Gum
Description
The foliage of this variety is a lighter green color, which turns shades of yellow, peach, pink, orange and red in the fall. It has a narrow, columnar growth habit.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Gold, Green, Light Green, Orange, Red, Yellow
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Deciduous
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.