Liquidambar Styraciflua " Sweetgum"

Liquidambar Styraciflua " Sweetgum" host plant

Butterfly host plant for Luna Moth ( Actias Luna)

Pot Side: 3 gallon

Height: 20" to 32"

Facts about Liquidambar Styraciflua  host plant:

Also know as also known as American storax, Hazel pine, Bilsted, Redgum, Satin-walnut, Star-leaved gum, Alligatorwood, Gumball tree. Description: Leaves are alternate, simple, over 7" long, star-shaped with five to sometimes seven straight, sharp pointed lobes, each with serrated margins, leaves colorful in the fall season. Flowers: Male flowers borne in a compact, erect stalk; female flowers borne in a rounded cluster and hanging pendently from a relatively long stalk. Fruit: hard, brown, spiny, and rounded, 2" diameter, hanging on a relatively long stalk. Distribution: Found in a variety of habitats from upland to lowland woods.

* Family: Hamamelidacea

* Zones: 5 to 9

* Height: 50 to 75 feet

* Bloom Time: Spring to Summer

* Sun: Full sun 

* Water: moist to wet