American Sweetgum Tree – Liquidambar styraciflua Bare Root Live Starter
American Sweetgum Tree – Liquidambar styraciflua Bare Root Live Starter | 12–24 Inch Native Shade Tree | Brilliant Fall Color
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Back to buying optionsAmerican Sweetgum Tree – Liquidambar styraciflua Bare Root Live Starter | 12–24 Inch Native Shade Tree | Brilliant Fall Color
Grow a stunning native shade tree with 1 live American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) starter tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Typically measuring 12–24 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches), this fast-growing deciduous tree is admired for its unique star-shaped leaves and spectacular fall display of yellow, orange, red, and purple foliage. American Sweetgum is an excellent choice for lawns, parks, wildlife landscapes, and large gardens, providing years of beauty, shade, and seasonal interest. You will receive a healthy bare-root starter tree similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American Sweetgum starter tree
✔️ Typically 12–24 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches)
✔️ Healthy bare-root plant
✔️ Ready for planting upon arrival
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Sweetgum
Botanical Name: Liquidambar styraciflua
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Bare-root starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 60–120 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes (temporarily while young)
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Sweetgum tree as soon as possible after arrival in a sunny location with ample room to mature. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth, keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Water deeply during the first growing season to encourage a strong, healthy root system.
