Sweetgum Plants at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently represented in our collections. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

  • Liquidambar acalycina

    Chinese Sweetgum
    An uncommon, deciduous tree that makes a good shade tree, w/ reddish-maroon new leaves in spring, changing to green, then burgundy in the fall.
    Read cultural details and find specific plantings.
    • Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush' // Burgundy Flush Chinese Sweetgum

  • Liquidambar styraciflua

    American Sweetgum
    A large, adaptable, deciduous tree w/ mace-like, "gum-ball" fruits & excellent fall color.
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    • Liquidambar styraciflua // American Sweetgum ("straight species")
    • Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' // Moraine Sweet Gum
    • Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba' // Roundleaf Sweetgum
    • Liquidambar styraciflua 'Silver King' // Silver King Sweetgum
    • Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' // Slender Silhouette Sweetgum