Liquidambar formosana
LIQUIDAMBER, SWEET GUM
Altingiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green; red-purple new leaves; orange, red & purple in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: prickly
 
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Liquidambar formosana
LIQUIDAMBER, SWEET GUM
Altingiaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
12m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green; red-purple new leaves; orange, red & purple in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: prickly


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & formal designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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