Liquidambar Top Dieback: Prune and Let It Regrow

Liquidambar (Sweetgum) Burned at Top: Cut It Back

A 3-foot liquidambar with dead top but live lower branches: cut the dead top off just above a healthy lateral branch.

Why This Works

• Strong root system supports rapid regrowth.
• A lower branch will become the new leader.
• Initial crook straightens out as the tree matures.

No Need for Fancy Treatments

Just clean pruning cut. The tree will recover fully.