The size of the sweetgum tree

One of the largest deciduous trees in Europe

Of the Sweetgum tree is one of the largest deciduous trees in Europe. It reaches a height between 20 and 45 m. But in this country it only reaches this extent in exceptional cases. They are not uncommon in his homeland.

In our climate, the sweetgum tree usually grows 15 to 20 m high. Its growth width amounts to an average of 4 to 6 m. A width of up to 10 m is the exception. It doesn't take too long to reach these dimensions in height and width (20 to 50 cm per year).

The growth changes over time

The sweetgum tree naturally has a shapely growth. It is often multi-stemmed. The main shoot is continuous and initially the tree forms a narrow pyramidal to conical crown. This is moderately translucent.

With age, the crown becomes more egg-shaped. The main branches run upright, while the side branches rise horizontally to diagonally. In old age a rounded and open crown has usually developed.

Rather large specimens

In addition to the well-known variety 'Stella', which can grow up to 25 m high and 6 m wide, there are other varieties that are more like the Large specimens belong and are best for large lots, parks, street spaces and public spaces suitable.

Here are the varieties:

• 'Worplesdon': up to 15 m high, symmetrically structured, 20 to 40 cm per year
• 'Moraine': up to 12 m high and 6 m wide, even growth
• Columnar sweetgum: maximum 15 m high and 3 m wide
• White gum tree: up to 10 m high and 6 m wide, 20 to 40 cm per year

Small sweetgum trees - ideal for home gardens and containers

Also rather spatially limited Locations can be planted with sweetgum trees. The following are well suited sorts: 'Gumball', 'Oktoberglut', 'Silver King' and 'Variegata'.