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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'-Multi Stem-Unique tall narrow form 12/14' h B&B

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'-Multi Stem-Unique tall narrow form 12/14' h B&B

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' - Multi Stem Information Page
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' - Multi Stem

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' - Multi Stem

Description

The 'Slender Silhouette' American Sweetgum is a unique cultivar known for its tall, narrow form. It features glossy, star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This tree is ideal for small spaces or as a vertical accent in the landscape.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for urban gardens, narrow spaces, and as a striking vertical element in mixed borders. It can also be used as a specimen tree or in rows for a dramatic effect.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' - Multi Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Slender Silhouette' American Sweetgum
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches up to 50 feet tall and 4 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late 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: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oaks, Maples, and other large trees

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, in a location with full sun exposure.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, loamy soil but adaptable to various soil types.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in 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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