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sweet gum 'Midwest Sunset'

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A deciduous tree to 15m tall, broadly conical in outline. The large maple-like, lobed leaves, turn many shades of yellow, red, orange and purple in autumn. Insignificant flowers in late spring are followed by spiky fruit capsules in autumn, which can remain on the tree into winter. Older branches take on a corky, winged appearance.

Scientific classification

Species: sweet gum 'Midwest Sunset' (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Midwest Sunset')
Genus: Liquidambar
Family: Hamamelidaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of sweet gum 'Midwest Sunset'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of sweet gum 'Midwest Sunset'

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sweet gum 'Midwest Sunset' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow in lime-free, moderately fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for woodlands or as a specimen tree. Full sun brings out the best autumn colour - see tree cultivation

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