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Also called sweetgum. Star-shaped leaves with spectacular autumn color. Deep corky bark ridges are also attractive. Relatively fast-growing and beginner-friendly.
Liquidambar, commonly called sweetgum, gum, redgum, satin-walnut, styrax or American storax, is the only extant genus in the flowering plant family Altingiaceae and has 15 species. They were formerly often treated as a part of the Hamamelidaceae. They are native to southeast and east Asia, the eastern Mediterranean and North America. They are decorative deciduous trees that are used in the wood industry and for ornamental purposes.
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Origen
East Asia (China, Taiwan), eastern Mediterranean, and North America
Esperanza de vida
50+ years (as bonsai)
Tamaño
15-70cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Fertilizer (regular)
Full sun outdoors. Beautiful autumn coloring
Loves water. Especially generous in summer
Defoliate to reduce leaf size. Broom style is beautiful
Fast-growing, needs regular pruning
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Liquidambar es -5〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Liquidambar es 50+ years (as bonsai). Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Liquidambar típicamente alcanza 15-70cm (bonsai size) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Liquidambar se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Liquidambar varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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