Liquidambar styraciflua
	American Sweetgum, Redgum
			5-9
	Southeastern United States
	50-75 feet tall by 40-65 feet. Growth rate is medium to fast.
	Star-shaped with 5-7 lobes, about 4-7 inches wide
	Brilliant variable shades of green, yellow, scarlet and purple in fall
	Straight trunk, grayish bark and corky ridges on twigs
	Woody ball of peaked capsules, 1-1½ inches
	'Moraine' - most cold hardy, good form and leaf characteristics. 'Gold Dust' - cold hardy 'Festival' and 'Burgundy' are reputed to be less cold hardy and adapted zones 8 to 9

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