{"product_id":"liquidambar-styraciflua","title":"Liquidambar styraciflua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large native shade tree known for its distinctive star shaped leaves and exceptional fall color ranging from yellow to deep crimson and purple. Its strong structure and seasonal interest make it a standout specimen tree in large landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 - 80 ft x 40 - 60 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (inconspicuous)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soils; adaptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate deer resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to eastern North America, commonly found in bottomlands, floodplains, and mixed forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds are eaten by finches, sparrows, and other small birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies \u0026amp; Moths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost plant for several native moth species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMammals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides cover and shelter for small mammals and wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant 40 - 60 ft apart to allow for canopy development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a shade or specimen tree in large landscapes where fall color can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNyssa sylvatica (Black Gum)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds complementary fall color and thrives in similar soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcer rubrum (Red Maple)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Enhances seasonal color diversity in large plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItea virginica\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides understory structure and fall interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex pensylvanica\u003c\/strong\u003e - Forms a soft native ground layer beneath open canopy trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45885851304097,"sku":"LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/liquidambarstyraciflua_sweetgum.png?v=1775541934","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/liquidambar-styraciflua","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}