Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy Blush' ~ Burgundy Blush Sweetgum Size:15 GALLON The fringe-like raspberry red flowers

The fringe-like raspberry red flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer

The color of the large mophead panicles of of double flowers with pointed petals depends on the soil PH - a bubblegum pin in alkaline soils

(3) Harald de Payrebrune

Monarda fistulosa is the native bee balm that is a host plant for the Hermit Sphinx Moth

The large dark green foliage are bluntly toothed and have a nice color display in fall  The large dark purple fruit are juicy with a tangy-sweet flavor are ready for harvest in mid fall if pollinated

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy Blush' ~ Burgundy Blush Sweetgum Size:15 GALLON The fringe-like raspberry red flowersBurgundy Blush Sweetgum is a vigorous native deciduous tree with a straight trunk and an upright pyramidal habit and drooping lower branches. The glossy dark green star shaped leaves emerges crimson red and has a striking ombre as it transitions to deep red burgundy in fall. Female flowers give way to the distinctive spiky gumball seedpods. Best color in full sun and moist well drained soil. Type: Tree Origins: SE N. America, C. America; GA Native