TALL, UPRIGHT, AND GLOWING WITH FALL COLOR. CHEROKEE™ LEADS THE CHARGE INTO AUTUMN SPLENDOR.
FEATURES:
- Remarkably columnar Sweetgum with a strong central leader, ideal for tight space
- Fall color is unmatched, with fiery crimson, orange, and purple tones that hold late into the season
- Leaves are star-shaped, glossy, and deeply lobed, providing texture and motion in the breeze
- Produces little to no sweetgum balls, making it low-maintenance standout
- Stately, symmetrical growth, perfect for avenues, entrances, and modern landscapes
- Native to the eastern U.S., supporting biodiversity and beneficial insects
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Cherokee™ Sweetgum in groups of three or five to build visual rhythm and movement in your design. Its upright shape makes it perfect for layered plantings with ornamental grasses, shrubs, or low perennials. For a striking seasonal effect, combine it with trees that offer yellow fall color like Ginkgo or Honeylocust to create a glowing autumn palette.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 45-60 feet
- Mature Width: 20-25 feet
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 20-25 feet apart
Cherokee™ Sweetgum
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TALL, UPRIGHT, AND GLOWING WITH FALL COLOR. CHEROKEE™ LEADS THE CHARGE INTO AUTUMN SPLENDOR.
FEATURES:
- Remarkably columnar Sweetgum with a strong central leader, ideal for tight space
- Fall color is unmatched, with fiery crimson, orange, and purple tones that hold late into the season
- Leaves are star-shaped, glossy, and deeply lobed, providing texture and motion in the breeze
- Produces little to no sweetgum balls, making it low-maintenance standout
- Stately, symmetrical growth, perfect for avenues, entrances, and modern landscapes
- Native to the eastern U.S., supporting biodiversity and beneficial insects
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Use Cherokee™ Sweetgum in groups of three or five to build visual rhythm and movement in your design. Its upright shape makes it perfect for layered plantings with ornamental grasses, shrubs, or low perennials. For a striking seasonal effect, combine it with trees that offer yellow fall color like Ginkgo or Honeylocust to create a glowing autumn palette.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 45-60 feet
- Mature Width: 20-25 feet
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 20-25 feet apart
Why plant Cherokee™ Sweetgum?
How to use Cherokee™ Sweetgum in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweetgum trees produce small, inconspicuous flowers in spring. They are not ornamental and are not the reason to plant this tree. Cherokee™ is best known for its foliage and fall color.
Cherokee™ thrives in full sun with well-drained, moderately moist soil. It is adaptable once established but benefits from regular watering during dry periods. Apply mulch annually to retain moisture and protect the roots.
This tree needs very little pruning. You may remove lower limbs in winter to encourage a clear trunk, if desired. Avoid cutting into the central leader or shaping it unnaturally, as its upright form develops naturally and beautifully.
