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Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweetgum

Sweetgum prefers deep, rich, moist, slightly acidic soil and full sun. Clay soil promotes surface roots. Sweetgum grows fast in moist soil and slower in dry soil. It can reach a height of 60 to 75 feet with a spread of at least two-thirds the height at maturity.

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