Slender Silhouette Sweetgum Tree
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Slender Silhouette Sweetgum Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
The supermodel of trees! Everyone who passes this captivating slim giant has the risk or whiplash! This tree is the real definition of a head-turner. That's for sure!
Slender Silhouette Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette') has a body like a supermodel with its mature size of 50 feet tall and about 6 feet wide. Yes, you heard that correctly! Filling out densely with star-shaped foliage, plus unique clustered flowers that transform into ornamental spikey round seedpods that feed birds and wildlife!
If the incredible shape and size won't steal your heart then the green glossy leaves that fade into purple, red, orange, and yellow fall foliage might. You will be shocked by the illuminating colors that protrude effortlessly from this tree.
This tree is the queen of being everyone's go-to specimen tree with its uniqueness. When we say everyone will have to take a double-take, we mean EVERYONE! The Slender Silhouette is a complete Showstopper!
Planting and Application:
You can plant Slender Silhouette as a precise, clean property line hedge tree that will work as a perfect privacy screen! Line that slim walkway between your house and the neighbors with a narrow hedge, or line your driveway for a regal effect! A single specimen tree acts like a punctuation mark that adds height to a garden bed or border or adds pinpoint shade when space is tight!
These slim trees are perfect street trees and look fantastic to screen off your front yard from the street! Slender Silhouette creates an ideal modern take on an Italian allée to be a backdrop to seating areas and garden beds! Try planting in multiples to create a delightfully shady summer sitting area!
These columnar Sweetgums, sometimes spelled Sweet Gum, retain all the perks of their native cousins, including fabulous fall color, wide adaptability, and ease of care! Not minding moister soil locations, these adaptable trees can handle areas around Rain Gardens, near ponds, and along streams and water features!
- Supermodel Slim & Narrow, Upright Growth
- Glossy Green Leaves
- Purple, Red, Orange & Yellow Fall Foliage
- Bird-Friendly Round Spikey Seedballs
- Neighborhood Head-Turner & Phenomenal Specimen Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This enchanting tree must be planted in full sun with well-drained soil to grow to its mature size, including salt, alkaline, and clay sites. This tall and skinny tree has fleshy roots that greatly appreciate having a nice 3-4" layer of mulch over the roots to moderate the temperature and help maintain better moisture consistency. Prune in spring if needed, waiting until you see new growth emerging, as these trees are like Maples and may bleed sap in the spring from pruning cuts. Pest and disease-resistant, Sweetgum are hardy plants throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9.
- Best in Full Sun
- Moderate to High Moisture
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Widely Adaptable In Any Well-Drained Soil
- Minimal Maintenance - Prune Early Spring
You won't be able to just buy one of these magnificent Slender Silhouette Columnar Sweetgum Trees. Order your very own today at Nature Hills Nursery!
