Chinese Sweet Gum

Liquidambar Formosana

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Overview

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is a stately deciduous tree, admired for its pyramid shape and stunning fall colors. It can reach up to 80 feet tall and spreads 40 feet wide. The star-shaped leaves transition from lustrous green to vibrant red and purple hues in autumn. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Produces spiky fruit capsules and has a moderate growth rate. Zone: 7-9.

Sun FullWater HighZones 7–9Climate Temperate

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is a stately deciduous tree

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: High
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Altingiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — tree with green and yellow blooms

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — admired for its pyramid shape and stunning fall colors; its pyramidal form in youth matures into a rounded crown

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is a stately deciduous tree; the star-shaped leaves transition from

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — tree for full

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — The star-shaped leaves transition from lustrous green to vibrant red and purple hues in autumn; tree with green and

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — It can reach up to 80 feet tall and spreads 40 feet wide; it is relatively adaptable

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil; produces spiky fruit capsules and has a moderate growth rate

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — is a deciduous tree cherished for its star-shaped leaves and fascinating autumn palette; chinese Sweet Gum

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — scientifically named Liquidambar formosana; bear in mind its sizable root system

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — Produces spiky fruit capsules and has a moderate growth rate; with leaves growing 4 to 7 inches long

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — offering a commanding presence.<br><br>Foliage is a key feature; it can reach up to 80 feet tall and spreads 40

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — Its pyramidal form in youth matures into a rounded crown; its autumn litter requires maintenance

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — This stately tree can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet; is a deciduous tree

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — providing ample shade in landscapes; and orange hues in the fall

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — with leaves growing 4 to 7 inches long; providing ample shade in landscapes

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — It is relatively adaptable; and is moderately drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>When considering this tree

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — preferring full sun to partial shade and moist; offering a commanding presence.<br><br>Foliage is a key feature

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — The tree produces inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers in the spring; prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — and orange hues in the fall; green and yellow flowers in the garden

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — which transform from a lustrous green to a kaleidoscope of red; preferring full sun to partial shade and moist

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — bear in mind its sizable root system; scientifically named Liquidambar formosana

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — which means it should be planted at least 15 feet away from paved surfaces to prevent any disruption; which

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — and is moderately drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>When considering this tree for landscape design; tree

Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Formosana) — green and yellow flowers in the garden; this stately tree can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet with a canopy spread