Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Street Tree Evaluation Project

Bulletin 877-99


LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA Sweetgum

Text... 14619 Harley, Cleveland

Planted: 1952

Site: 6' Tree Lawn

1971 Comments: These trees are somewhat large for a narrow tree lawn. They are located close to the sidewalk, but have been limbed up to prevent interference with traffic. The uniform size and habit of the trees present a very attractive setting for the homes. They provide shade for both the street and the homeowners' lawns.

1967 1968 1969 1970 1997
Height 30.8' 30.0' 28.0' 31.4' 45.0'
Caliper 8.5" 9.2" 9.2" 10.8" 20.1"
Spread 20.2' 22.2' 23.6' 23.6' 38.6'

1997 Comments: These plants are in a six-foot tree lawn and yet many of the plants have survived. Four of the five original plants show some disruption of sidewalks. The trees are fairly attractive. Sweetgums make a nice street tree if the fruit is not a concern.

Sixty-five percent of the overall planting survived (44 of 68 trees). The 1997 data in the table are based on five trees.

Sweetgum

Sweetgum


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