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formosan gum

Liquidambar formosana

Overview

Formosan Gum (Liquidambar formosana) is an evergreen, deciduous tree native to Taiwan and Southeast Asia. It is known for its broad, spreading crown and its smooth, grey bark. It can grow up to 20m tall and is popularly used in landscaping. Its dark green leaves are long and leathery, and turn shades of yellow, red and purple during the fall. It is also noted for the gum it secretes, which appears in rust-colored droplets on the trunk when the tree is cut into. This gum is used in medicine and herbal preparations.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "7-10" days.

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Light

Full sun.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 7-9.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February.

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Propagation

Air Layering Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Seed Propagation

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