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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba'

Family Altingiaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 21 m (50 - 70 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 This plant is upright and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is cork-like in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba' (fruitless American sweetgum). Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba' (fruitless American sweetgum) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen, street planting and screening.
Special Characteristics Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba' is tolerant of drought, wet sites, compacted soil and pollution. In autumn, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba' is alight with fall colour.