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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto'

Family Altingiaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 12 - 24 m (40 - 80 ft)
Spread 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 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 The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto' (American sweetgum) produces showy fruit. This plant has cork-like bark. A specimen plant, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto' (American sweetgum) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics This tree attracts birds to your garden. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto' tolerates drought, wet sites, compacted soil and pollution.