Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'
LIQUIDAMBER, SWEET GUM
Altingiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: not found wild

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'
LIQUIDAMBER, SWEET GUM
Altingiaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow-green

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring

Leaves: mid green; yellow, peach, orange & red in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: brown prickly

Bark & Stems: silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & formal designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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