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Liquidambar

Liquidambar styraciflua · Altingiaceae

A tall, conical shade tree with star-shaped maple-like leaves that colour spectacularly in shades of crimson, purple and gold through autumn. A classic avenue and parkland tree.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Tree
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Soil
    Loam, Clay Soil
  • Climate
    Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    20 m H × 10 m W
  • Foliage
    Deciduous, Autumn Colour
  • Growth rate
    Fast-Growing
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

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