.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 narrow, upright deciduous tree featuring distinctive slender branches and vibrant fall foliage. Perfect for small gardens or urban landscapes, it offers striking seasonal color and a unique silhouette. Suggested Uses Ideal for narrow spaces, street plantings, hedge accents, and decorative landscaping where a vertical element is desired. Plant Details Botanical Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Common Name: Slender Silhouette American Sweetgum Size & Growth: Typically reaches 20-30 ft in height with a narrow, upright habit Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, with proper size Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other landscape trees and shrubs with similar needs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best growth. Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Light pruning in late winter to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect roots in colder zones with mulch; tree generally hardy Planting Depth: Position root ball slightly above soil level Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Minimal; regular watering during dry periods enhances growth