Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Features_Self Fertile Fun fact: while kumquats are

Fun fact: while kumquats are native to Asia

Alongside the scrummy fruits

Water in well after planting and water regularly during dry spells as the plants grow and flower

Star-shaped flowers are typically produced in shades of blue

Leaves are long

Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Features_Self Fertile Fun fact: while kumquats areFew trees can rival sweetgums when it comes to autumn colour, and 'Slender Silhouette' is no exception. With its striking fastigiate (upright) habit, the fiery hues this tree takes on later in the year creates the impression of a roaring tongue of flame, shooting upwards into the sky. The leaves themselves are maple like in appearance, typically boasting five deep lobes and arranged in an alternate (rather than opposite) pattern. They start out a rich