Shade Trees

Slender Silhouette Sweetgum

Name: Slender Silhouette Sweetgum
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: 74939-125
Availability: InStock

Liquidambar styraciflua

The Slender Silhouette Sweetgum rises quickly into a tall, narrow column, reaching about 40 to 5

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Height: 7-8 ft.

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7-8 ft.

$418

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantCold HardyShade TolerantStreet TreeShade

A fast, easy way to a finished landscape

A fast grower — expect quick, satisfying progress every season.

Growth rate: Fast
Mature size: 40 ft. - 50 ft. tall · 8 ft. - 12 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 5–9

Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Hardy
Shade Tolerant

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Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

The Slender Silhouette Sweetgum rises quickly into a tall, narrow column, reaching about 40 to 50 feet high while staying a trim 8 to 12 feet wide. Its sleek profile brings big shade to tight spaces, making it a smart fit along driveways, near patios, or as a striking street tree. Tough and adaptable, it thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9 and handles drought, heat, cold, and shade with ease. Non-flowering, it delivers clean structure and dependable presence without fuss.

USDA hardiness zones 5–9

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 40 ft. - 50 ft.
Mature width: 8 ft. - 12 ft.
Growth rate: Fast
USDA zones: 5-9
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs: High
Soil: Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing: 15 ft.
Bloom season: Non-Flowering

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and clay, loamy, sandy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 15 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially through the first two seasons; water deeply 2–3 times a week in summer heat.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 40 ft. - 50 ft. tall and 8 ft. - 12 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.

Shipping

Delivery method: Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost: $149 flat per order
Lead time: Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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	Slender Silhouette SweetgumThis tree	Bur Oak	American Sycamore	Cedar Elm	Chinkapin Oak
Mature height	40 ft. - 50 ft.	50 ft. - 70 ft.	70 ft. - 100 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.
Mature width	8 ft. - 12 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	30 ft. - 50 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.
Growth rate	Fast	Moderate	Fast	Fast	Moderate
Sunlight	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun
USDA zones	5–9	3–8	4–9	6–9	4–8

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