Amber tree, Liquidambar resinous (Liquidambar styraciflua)

Liquidambar resinous

Liquidambar styraciflua

Synonyms: Amber tree, Styrax tree, Styrax liquidambar

Liquidambar resinous (Latin Liquidambar styraciflua) or Ambergris tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree of the Sapindaceae family from the warm regions of North America. In the wild, it reaches a height of 35-40 meters. In autumn, the leaves turn bright yellow, red, in places purple.

Features and advantages of the Ambergris tree: It is appreciated not only for the autumn fireworks of colors, but also for the healing resin that the tree bark secretes. The leaves have a pleasant aroma.

Maximum height of an adult tree: 10-15 meters. Maximum crown diameter: 6-10 meters.

Crohn: In young trees - cone-shaped, later - columnar. The leaves are maple-like, dark green, large, 10-12 cm wide, serrated at the edges, in autumn they are painted in golden yellow, orange, dark red and purple colors.

Location: Liquidambar is photophilous, prefers moderately moist, slightly acidic soils. On wet soil, the leaves become more purple in color.

Applicable to: As an accent on the background of the lawn thanks to its colorful foliage. Having a rather narrow crown, the amber tree is planted along alleys, near buildings. It goes well with plants in a group, in parks, gardens.

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