Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Burgundy’
Burgundy Sweetgum
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
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Overall Mature Size | Large |
Mature Height & Spread | 40-60' x 20-25' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Yellow, Green |
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
Special Features | Attractive Bark, Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Fall Color |
Container Sizes | #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Conical |
Sunset Garden Zones | 3-9, 14-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Plant Type | Tree |
Moderate-growing deciduous tree to 40-60’ tall x 20-25’ wide. Conical in youth this long-lived variety eventually develops an evenly branched pyramidal shape and features attractive maple-like bright green leaves that turn a vivid deep-burgundy color in the fall even in mild climates. Inconspicuous chartreuse-colored spring flowers are followed by 1-1 ½” round spiky seed pods that persist through fall which should be considered when choosing a planting location. This attractive variety tolerates a variety of soil types is resistant to Oak Root Fungus and is well-suited as a shade lawn park or street tree. Requires little water once established though a more robust-looking specimen is achieved with regular watering. Prefers a full sun exposure in a well-drained soil.