species 9,666 observations

Chinese Sweetgum

Liquidambar formosana

Field notes

Liquidambar formosana, commonly known as the Formosan gum, Chinese sweet gum and Formosa sweet gum, is a species of tree in the family Altingiaceae native to East and Southeast Asia.

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Oval Pyramidal Rounded
Plant type: Tree

From NC State Extension.