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Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua, Altingiaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Kousa DogwoodCornus kousa
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Pin OakQuercus palustris
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Live OakQuercus virginiana

Sweetgum produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit oak seedling growth and competes for soil resources

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Sweetgum grow in?

Sweetgum grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Sweetgum?

Good companions for Sweetgum include Kousa Dogwood, Pin Oak.

Design guilds with Sweetgum and see companion relationships visually.

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