Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba'
Fruitless Sweetgum
Unlike other sweetgum trees, the leaves of Rotundinloba have rounded lobes instead of pointed, star-shaped lobes. The foliage is especially glossy and dark green. Fall leaf color is yellow. This North Carolina selection is seedless so produces few, if any, spiny gumball fruits making it a good choice for street tree use.
Trees provide shelter for wildlife, and nesting sites for birds.
- Deciduous shade tree
- Dark green, glossy foliage
- Fruitless so a good street tree
Classification by Use
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Landscape Characteristics
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Rotundiloba'
Adaptable tree that can grow in swampy ground as well as drier sites. Prefers acidic soil but is frequently planted in more alkaline conditions.