Sweetgum

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. Brown fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 100 feet with roots at least 36 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Liquidambar styraciflua profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Liquidambar Category:Native trees Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 75 and 100 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs