.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Slender Silhouette' American Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Description A slender, upright deciduous tree featuring attractive, lobed green foliage that turns vibrant fall colors. It has a graceful, narrow form ideal for small spaces. Suggested Uses Perfect for narrow landscaping, privacy screens, urban gardens, and accent planting in small yards or containers. Plant Details Botanical Name: Slender Silhouette' American Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Common Name: Slender Silhouette' American Sweetgum Size & Growth: Typically reaches 20-30 ft tall with a 3-6 ft spread, maintaining a narrow form Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, lobed green leaves turning fall colors Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Moderately Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, attractive in floral arrangements Grows Well With: Maples, Oaks, and Shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil Soil Type: Loamy or sandy soils Humidity: Normal garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Light pruning in late winter or early spring to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch around base in colder zones; protect young trees from harsh winter winds Planting Depth: Plant so that the root flare is at soil level Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring Special Care: Avoid overwatering; mulch to retain soil moisture