Cherokee American Sweetgum Hornbeam deciduous shrub with dense branching

deciduous shrub with dense branching and a rounded overall form

depending on graft height and training

This species typically grows 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide

Mulch with pine bark or needles to preserve moisture and soil acidity

vase-shaped canopy that can broaden into a rounded crown with maturity

Cherokee American Sweetgum Hornbeam deciduous shrub with dense branchingCherokee American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Ward') Cherokee American Sweetgum is a refined shade tree that delivers the classic star leaf look and dramatic fall color with far fewer of the messy seed pods that give sweetgum a bad reputation. Its naturally narrow, pyramidal habit makes it easier to fit into modern landscapes, tighter lawns, and street plantings where width matters. In summer it provides clean texture and dependable shade, then