Sweetgum 'Cherokee'

Solving the Sweetgum Mess

Traditional sweetgums are notorious for their spiky "gumball" fruit that litters lawns and sidewalks. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Cherokee' changes the game—it's virtually seedless, eliminating nearly all the nuisance fruit while retaining the species' best qualities.

Four-Season Appeal

Deep green, star-shaped leaves turn brilliant burgundy to red in autumn—one of the most reliable fall color displays. Winter reveals unique cork-like bark with deep furrows and ridges, adding texture to the dormant landscape. Exceptionally cold-hardy, 'Cherokee' reaches 35–50 feet tall by 20–35 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for lawns, parks, and street plantings.

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  Full Sun
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  Low Water Needs
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  Height: 35–50 feet
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  Spread: 20–35 feet