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Liquidambar formosana Hance

Chinese Sweetgum · Altingiaceae

Also known as Liquidambar acerifolia, Liquidambar edentata, Liquidambar maximowiczii, Liquidambar rosthornii and 2 more synonyms. Common names: Chinese sweet gum, Formosan gum, Formosan sweetgum.

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

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About Chinese Sweetgum

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

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeChina North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Korea, Laos, Taiwan, Vietnam
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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