Slender Silhouette Sweetgum
Slender Silhouette Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette') is a unique and narrow deciduous tree with a columnar shape. It is a cultivar of the native American sweetgum tree and is prized for its slender, upright growth habit. The tree reaches a height of about 40 to 50 feet with a width of only 6 to 8 feet, making it an excellent choice for narrow spaces and small gardens. The foliage of Slender Silhouette Sweetgum is vibrant green during the spring and summer months, turning to shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall, providing a stunning display of autumn colors. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the spring, followed by spiky brown fruit capsules that persist into winter. This variety is relatively low-maintenance and adapts well to a wide range of soil conditions. Slender Silhouette Sweetgum is a beautiful choice for adding vertical interest and vibrant fall color to your landscape.
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