Oriental Sweet Gum

Liquidambar Orientalis

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Overview

The Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar orientalis) is a captivating deciduous tree, treasured for its star-shaped leaves and rich autumn hues. Mature specimens reach up to 30-40 ft high and spread 25-30 ft wide. Spring to summer, glossy green foliage transitions to fiery oranges, deep purples, and reds in fall. Prefers well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade. Exudes fragrant storax resin, often used in perfumes and medicines. Hardy to USDA Zone 7-10.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — The Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar orientalis) is a captivating deciduous tree

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — tree for full; consider its space requirements and noteworthy size at maturity

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — The Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar orientalis) is a captivating deciduous tree; spring to summer, image 49

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — treasured for its star-shaped leaves and rich autumn hues; showcasing a rounded canopy that can spread, image 50

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — Mature specimens reach up to 30-40 ft high and spread 25-30 ft wide; spiky fruiting balls that add, image 51

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — Spring to summer, glossy green foliage transitions to fiery oranges, deep purples, and reds in fall, image 52

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — Prefers well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade; celebrated for its aesthetic appeal and, image 53

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — Exudes fragrant storax resin, often used in perfumes and medicines; transitioning to a brilliant, image 54

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — is a captivating specimen; it serves well as a shade tree in larger gardens or as a striking street, image 55

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — It is a deciduous tree that holds origins in the warm temperate regions of southwestern Asia, image 57

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — Mature trees commonly reach heights between 40 to 60 feet; preferring full sun and moist, image 58

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — showcasing a rounded canopy that can spread approximately 25 to 35 feet in width; treasured for its, image 59

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — resembling the leaves of a maple; it is a deciduous tree that holds origins in the warm temperate, image 60

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — and is exceptionally notable for its vibrant seasonal color changes; and deep reds in the fall, image 61

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — During the growing season; given adequate space to flourish, image 62

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — transitioning to a brilliant display of yellows; exudes fragrant storax resin, often used in perfumes, image 63

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — and deep reds in the fall; and is exceptionally notable for its vibrant seasonal color changes, image 64

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — and it also produces distinctive; well-drained soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 65

Oriental Sweet Gum (Liquidambar Orientalis) — spiky fruiting balls that add textural interest during the winter months after the leaves have, image 66

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