Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum
NJ Ecotype (grown from seed)
*Seedling stock expected by 2026, some possibly available in 2025
Deciduous hardwood tree; medium growth rate; 60-80ft tall on average, but can grow up to 130ft in forests
Monoecious—both male and female flowers form on the same tree; spiky balls, containing 10-50 seeds each, drop from the tree in autumn; foliage becomes a vibrant blend of yellow, orange and red in fall
Its ridged, brown bark, when peeled back, releases a resinous, sweet-smelling sap; beavers occasionally use wood and branches for food and construction
Seeds are sought after by squirrels, chipmunks, and birds including mourning doves, chickadees, goldfinches, redpolls, and sparrows
Leaves eaten by the caterpillars of the Imperial Moth, Royal Walnut Moth, Luna Moth, and Large Paectes
Sweetgum
NJ Ecotype (grown from seed)
*Seedling stock expected by 2026, some possibly available in 2025
Deciduous hardwood tree; medium growth rate; 60-80ft tall on average, but can grow up to 130ft in forests
Monoecious—both male and female flowers form on the same tree; spiky balls, containing 10-50 seeds each, drop from the tree in autumn; foliage becomes a vibrant blend of yellow, orange and red in fall
Its ridged, brown bark, when peeled back, releases a resinous, sweet-smelling sap; beavers occasionally use wood and branches for food and construction
Seeds are sought after by squirrels, chipmunks, and birds including mourning doves, chickadees, goldfinches, redpolls, and sparrows
Leaves eaten by the caterpillars of the Imperial Moth, Royal Walnut Moth, Luna Moth, and Large Paectes
Sweetgum
NJ Ecotype (grown from seed)
*Seedling stock expected by 2026, some possibly available in 2025
Deciduous hardwood tree; medium growth rate; 60-80ft tall on average, but can grow up to 130ft in forests
Monoecious—both male and female flowers form on the same tree; spiky balls, containing 10-50 seeds each, drop from the tree in autumn; foliage becomes a vibrant blend of yellow, orange and red in fall
Its ridged, brown bark, when peeled back, releases a resinous, sweet-smelling sap; beavers occasionally use wood and branches for food and construction
Seeds are sought after by squirrels, chipmunks, and birds including mourning doves, chickadees, goldfinches, redpolls, and sparrows
Leaves eaten by the caterpillars of the Imperial Moth, Royal Walnut Moth, Luna Moth, and Large Paectes
Details
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White, Green
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Early to mid Spring
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60-80ft on average, but can reach 130ft in ideal conditions
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150+ years
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Medium
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Partial
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Imperial Moth
Royal Walnut Moth
Luna Moth
Large Paectes -
FAC - occurs in non-wetlands and wetlands
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90 days of cold stratification required