American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’
The star-shaped leaves of ‘Worplesdon’ Sweetgum turn such a brilliant red in the fall, we would take it over a Japanese Maple any day! Leaves fall to reveal corky bark and delightful gum balls that hang around through winter to dot the sky. Growing to only around 40′, this perfectly-sized selection can fit almost any landscape and boasts unique, deeply-lobed leaves.
Conditions: Full sun; average to moist soil
Size: 40′ tall, 20′ spread
Zone: 5 – 9
Wildlife Value: Larval host for 36 moths and butterflies, including the Luna moth
Photos: F. D. Richards, Sam Nestory, Dave Korbonits
