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Liquidambar formosana

Botanical Name
Liquidambar formosana
Common Names
Chinese Sweetgum, Sweet Gum,
Liquidambar Tree is an exotic deciduous perennial tree with an oval, rounded, conical, spreading habit. It produces green, insignificant flowers and has lobed foliage that changes seasonally. Commonly planted as a feature tree or for avenue plantings, it is also used in larger gardens and parks for shade and structure. Suitable for streetscapes and open landscapes. Grows to approx. 25m H x 10m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Liquidambar formosana Chinese Sweetgum, Sweet Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Conical, Oval, Rounded, Spreading

Description:
Liquidambar Tree is an exotic deciduous perennial tree with an oval, rounded, conical, spreading habit. It produces green, insignificant flowers and has lobed foliage that changes seasonally. Commonly planted as a feature tree or for avenue plantings, it is also used in larger gardens and parks for shade and structure. Suitable for streetscapes and open landscapes. Grows to approx. 25m H x 10m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained