Happidaze® Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Happdell'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Fall Color/Interest, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, and Heat Tolerant
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Height
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Fall Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Spring
Even on your worst days, you will come home to your Happidaze® Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Happdell') and won't be able to even control your smile! It just simply has that effect on people!
The Happidaze® Sweetgum (sometimes spelled Sweet Gum) has a rather narrow pyramid stature with spacious, sturdy branches that are full of glossy green leaves. Emerging with a maroon blush, the star-shaped foliage eventually transforms into a warm maroon coloration.
In the late spring or early summer, you will be surprised by the petite yellow-green flowers that cluster on top of the light green foliage. They are rather non-showy, but when you look closely you will be captivated by them. Unlike other Sweetgum that produce spikey round seedpods, Happidaze® is a seedless cultivar!
This gorgeous giant tree grows to be a mature size of 40-60 feet tall and 25-30 feet wide creating a phenomenal shade tree for you to cool off under in the rather hot summer months. Cold and heat tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, there is little that fazes this adaptable cultivar!
Planting and Application:
This large tree is more than ideal for bigger yards where it can stretch and freely grow to its full size. Also making it perfect for a specimen tree that will draw people in throughout every season! Despite being seedless, Happidaze® will shelter throngs of birds in its dense foliage cover and strong limbs. Children love the star-shaped leaves and you will enjoy this specimen tree all year - but especially when it shows off its magnificent fall color the family is known for!
Sweetgum are impressive shade trees, you'll enjoy reduced cooling costs in the winter, and when the deciduous foliage drops in the winter, enjoy the sun shining through the strong even branching and corky bark for winter interest! Planting on the southwest side of your home will help your tree grow big and strong and shade your home in summer from the hot afternoon sun.
- Large Narrow, Pyramid Stature
- Glossy Light Green Star-Shaped Foliage & Red New Growth
- Warm Maroon Fall Colors
- Seedless Form Broadens the Options for Use in the Landscape!
- Phenomenal Specimen & Shade Tree - Ideal for Large Properties
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For the best color and strength, plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Best in full sun and well-drained, moist, and slightly acidic average soils, but can tolerate wetter soils and periodic drought for a short time, including salt, alkaline, and clay sites. Give new trees regular watering, and thereafter, water regularly to protect your investment.
Top off with a 3-4 inch deep layer of pine bark or pine straw mulch to young trees, and spread it three feet outside the canopy. Spread the mulch out further for mature trees to keep the spiked seedpods from getting into the lawn. You will find that your Sweetgum has such a great form you will need to do little or no pruning, but if you do prune it is best to trim in the spring. Sweetgum trees are pest and disease-free and easy to grow and care for!
- Easy to Care for in Full Sun
- Adaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil Conditions - Including Salt & Clay
- Handles Periodic Moisture & Drought Once Established
- Prune Early Spring
- Pest & Disease Resistant
Eliminate bad days by adding this charming tree to your landscaping. Order your very own Happidaze® Sweetgum Tree from Nature Hills Nursery today!
