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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'-Columnar tree-Vibrant fall foliage 3.5-4" cal B&B

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'-Columnar tree-Vibrant fall foliage 3.5-4" cal B&B

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

Description

The 'Slender Silhouette' American Sweetgum is a striking columnar tree known for its tall, narrow form and vibrant fall foliage. This cultivar is perfect for urban landscapes or small gardens where space is limited. Its leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn, providing a stunning display.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a vertical accent in landscape designs, 'Slender Silhouette' is perfect for narrow spaces, urban gardens, and as a privacy screen. It can also be used to line driveways or walkways, adding height and color to the landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Slender Silhouette' American Sweetgum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 40-50 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: May cause mild stomach upset if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other deciduous trees and shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests and diseases, treat as necessary
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