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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'

Family Altingiaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 15 - 18 m (50 - 60 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 7 m (15 - 22 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This tree is upright and has deep green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' (American sweetgum) is showy. The bark is cork-like in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' tolerates drought, wet sites, compacted soil and pollution. This tree attracts birds to your garden.