Liquidambar formosana – Formosan sweet gum

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Liquidambar formosana – Formosan sweet gum

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Large, strongly branching tree with a sturdy, vertical, smooth trunk. Normally up to 20-25 m high, in some cases even up to 40 m. The crown is wide vase-shaped. The palmately lobed leaf has 3 to 5 lobes and the leaf underside is hairy. Inconspicuous flowers in April. The spiky brown capsules hang from long stems of about 3 cm. The dark green leaf turns dark red to deep purple in autumn. This Liquidambar has no corky fissures. Suitable for parks. Prefers moist soil, but should be planted in a sheltered location due to sensitivity to frost and wind.

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Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in April
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, all soil types
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving suitable for wet soil broad vase-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Liquidambar formosana

Liquidambar formosana can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Liquidambar formosana is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Liquidambar formosana turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Liquidambar formosana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Liquidambar formosana with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Liquidambar formosana blooms in april.
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