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Cherokee Sweet Gum

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Ward'
$582.00
A refined, deciduous, sweet gum tree variety with vibrant fall color and fewer seed pods. Grows about 45 feet tall and 30 feet wide at absolute maturity. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9 - a colorful shade tree for North Texas.
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$582.00
Tree Height14.5 - 15.5 ft
Canopy Width4 - 5 ft
Trunk Width3.75 - 4 in
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Cherokee Sweet Gum

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Ward'

Cherokee Sweet Gum delivers all the seasonal beauty of traditional sweet gum with a cleaner, more landscape-friendly habit. This deciduous tree boasts star-shaped, glossy green leaves that transform into a rich tapestry of burgundy, orange, red, and yellow in fall. It grows to a stately 45 feet tall and 30 feet wide, offering excellent shade with a strong, symmetrical structure. What sets Cherokee apart is its reduced fruiting - fewer of those spiky seed balls - making it a tidier choice for lawns and walkways. It’s perfect for anyone who wants that unforgettable fall show without the mess.

  • Deciduous tree
  • Moderate growth rate
  • Vibrant fall color: red, orange, burgundy, and gold
  • Glossy, star-shaped foliage
  • Fewer seed pods than traditional sweet gum

Plant Cherokee Sweet Gum in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, it’s a smart, stylish pick for North Texas landscapes that want fall color with less cleanup.

Special Features

Vibrant Fall Color
Glossy, Star-Shaped Foliage
Fewer Seed Pods
Deciduous Tree
Moderate Growth Rate
Leaf Retention:Deciduous
Scientific Name:Liquidambar styraciflua 'Ward'
Sun Needs:Full sun
Maturity:45' H x 30' W
Leaf Color:Inconspicuous bloom surrounded by beautiful leaves that turn red to burgundy during fall.
Fall Color:Orange, Red & Yellow

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Scientific NameLiquidambar styraciflua 'Ward'Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'
Size at Maturity45' H x 30' W40' H x 5' W
Leaf RetentionDeciduousDeciduous
Fall ColorOrange, Red & YellowOrange, Red & Yellow
Sizes Available45 Gal30 Gal
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