Liquidambar formosana (Formosan Sweetgum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Liquidambar |
| Species | formosana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to eastern Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | >12 m |
| Spread | >8 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | L. formosana is a deciduous tree known for its maple-like leaves and long-lasting autumn colour. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Single specimen, or a city courtyard. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in lime-free, moderately fertile soil, in full-sun or partial-shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
Photographs
Liquidambar formosana. Form, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Liquidambar formosana. Leaf, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
