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Liquidambar formosana
Chinese Sweet Gum
Liquidambar · Altingiaceae
Chinese Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 18 m high and 14 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting foliage. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Liquidambar
Family
Altingiaceae
Common name
Chinese Sweet Gum
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Liquidambar formosana belongs to the Liquidambar genus within the Altingiaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
18 m H × 14 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Liquidambar formosana observation photograph — GBIF · 葉子 · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/