Liquidambar styraciflua ( Burgundy Sweetgum )
This is broadly conic , deciduous tree diagram . Star - shaped leave are reminiscent of some maples . They have 5 - 7 lobes and appear either substitute or palm-shaped and medium green and showy , turning to wine-coloured - red to dark purple - red . Leaves are followed by Chemical Mace - similar yield clusters . flora in full sun for good declination colour . Many homeowners will object to the gum balls so consider the cultivar ‘ Rotundiloba ’ which is bootless ....