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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'
Choose Slender Silhouette Sweet Gum when you need a tall, very narrow tree for fall color where a normal shade tree will not fit. Main tradeoff: it is more vertical accent than shade tree, and seed pods can create cleanup.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Its narrow upright shape and fall color give a clear vertical focal point without taking over the bed. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It grows at a useful pace, but it still needs time to read as a tree rather than a pole. |
| Maintenance | B- | Pruning is usually limited, but fallen seed pods can add cleanup in walkways, turf, or patio areas. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | It fits narrow ground spaces better than most shade trees, provided overhead clearance is available. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It adds height and some vertical separation, but the narrow canopy will not make a solid privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who need height in a narrow bed, not for anyone trying to shade a seating area. Keep it off patios and walks if seed-pod cleanup will be a nuisance.
| Mature Height | 50 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sunb |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, extremely narrow columnar |
Some, but not like a broad-canopy tree; buy it for height and form.
It can produce seed pods, so avoid placing it over patios or main walks.
Use it where narrow width is the limiting factor and overhead is open.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21116
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Bought 8-10 ft and all were barely 8 if you count the container. Trees are thin and lots of brown branches and broken branches due you thrown in box truck no wrapping or anything. Hoping they survive and thicken up quick…
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
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Guys installed for me as well
Great job
Huge selection and fast delivery. All plants arrived in great condition.
Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
