Liquidambar styraciflua

A beautiful, high crowned shade tree best for areas with deep soils, the stately sweetgum has fab fall color from gold to burgundy purple. Host plant to 30+ native butterflies & moths, including Luna Moths! The visually striking, spiky seedheads are a source of seeds for native birds. Requires summer irrigation in central Texas, even once established. 

40-70 (100)' x 30-50' 

Full Sun

Cold hardy USDA zones 5-9.