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