Slender Silhouette sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette') - Plant Identification

[@kathleenplante6822]

Love this tree. Planted 3 last fall in a 5’ strip between by patio and neighbors driveway. We’re had so much rain this summer that they’ve grow almost 4’ since spring! Keeping them staked while the roots catch up to the bulk. But for future…has anyone topped these trees? If so, does that force side growth?

[@jenniferbell2410]

I watered mine too much and it took off, became top heavy and fell over. I staked it back up but now learning this info I will cut back on the water.

[@garyjudd2452]

I am having problem with mine growing to fast (wrong place good soil) the tree is about 25ft tall, and only 2 inches diameter (4 years old), any kind of big wind will blow it over, I have two options yank it out or top it to a shorter level. I have three of them same problem. Two blew over this morning and currently tied and staked. Any suggestion?

[@SgtJohnRemairez]

Are they reaching for sun?

[@kaliburke1276]

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette's fall color is yellow to burgundy

[@davidk7771]

Can I propagate this tree from it's seeds?

[@raphlvlogs271]

what are their benefits over the sycamore (platanus) tree?

[@PlantSleuth]

Does not get Bacterial leaf scorch

[@mchlbk]

Extremely beautiful autumn foliage.

[@MrEverth007]

Just got 3 8 foot sweethum. I can’t wait for them to grow in front of my house

[@PlantSleuth]

Great Plant!

[@robertoalvarenga2316]

How is your tree doing How high is it now ??

[@MrEverth007]

Roberto Alvarenga mine has grown at least 2 feet in one year.

[@Nohandleideas]

Is that in California?

[@markandrews5481]

My 3 don't have great fall color and have never seen fruit..known as sweetgum balls...