Famous for its tall and thin growing qualities, the Slender Silhouette Sweetgum is a beautiful deciduous tree, which is perfect for pathways and hedges. Scientifically known as the Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’, this tree has little horizontal spread, which makes it perfect for people who want to add fall color to their limited spaces. It is also a charming tree, which can make your vertical spaces more charming and intriguing.
Growth And Appearance of the Slender Silhouette Sweetgum
One of the most intriguing facts about the Slender Silhouette Sweetgum is that this tree is limited to only 4-5 feet of width; however, its height can grow up to 50 feet, which is perfect for shadowing walls and pathways.
The striking, gleaming, star-shaped leaves of the plant make your garden more vivid in fall when the leaves change their color and appear orange, crimson, and yellow. Its vertical, columnar shape makes it highly popular in metropolitan and suburban settings with limited space.
Planting And Care of the Slender Silhouette Sweetgum
When planting a Sweetgum Slender Silhouette, it is very important for you to keep in mind the correct planting method and care techniques. Start by choosing a place which has good drainage and receives partial to full sunlight.
While this tree can also fit into other surroundings, it flourishes in damp, somewhat acidic soil. Water repeatedly during the first several growing seasons to help a robust root system grow.
The plant does not require a lot of pruning, and you can make do with only a little bit. All you need to do is remove any dead or damaged limbs in late winter or early spring. Retaining soil moisture is facilitated by mulching, which also keeps the roots cool.
Aside from its visual appeal, this sweetgum cultivar makes a strong vertical feature in landscape design. It’s a great choice for an architectural focal point, driveway barrier, or privacy screen. ‘Slender Silhouette’ generates fewer seed balls than normal sweetgum trees, hence simplifying yard upkeep.