Gum, Sweet
(Liquidambar styraciflua)
 
Type: Deciduous
Zone: 6
Height and Width: 70' tall, 50' wide
Shade Density: Medium to dense
Fall Foliage: Yellow;red;gold
Soil Preference: Tolerant, but best in moist, well-drained
 
Comments
Fast-growing in moist areas.  Disease-resistant and pest-free.  Bark is attractive silver gray.  Prickly, round seed clusters form on mature trees in fall and cling through part of winter.  Plant in wet areas.