American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Happidaze’
Sweetgum has always been loved for its iconic star-shaped leaves that put on a show-stopping fall display. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked because of its plentiful seed capsules that we all remember stepping on in barefeet as children. With ‘Happidaze’, those worrisome days are over. That’s right, this selection produces no gum balls. This small change should rocket Sweetgum to the top of your list for a new shade tree.
Conditions: Full sun; average soil
Size: 45′ – 60′ tall, 25′ – 30′ spread
Zone: 5 – 9
Wildlife Value: Larval host for 36 butterflies and moths, including the Luna Moth
