Taxon

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine'

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Common name: Moraine sweetgum
Family: Hamamelidaceae (witch-hazel family)
Distribution: Species native from e. United States to Central America
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Plant Patent Info.: PP4,601; 14 October, 1980
Comments: This fast-growing, deciduous, shade tree will grow 60-75' in height with an oval upright habit. Star-shaped, glossy green leaves in summer change to brilliant red in fall. Fruit is 1-1½" in diameter and will stay on for long periods of time. Nice lawn or street tree and very cold hardy.
Links: US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AT16 (AT16) • Accession: D1984-0468.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: PER: CP23 (CP23) • Accession: D1998-0380.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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