Liquidambar formosana (Chinese Sweet Gum) Select Quantity: 25 - 1,000 Seeds | £3.99 - £69.99

A deciduous tree native to China and East Asia, Taiwan and Indochina, growing to a height of 12 m (40 ft) and forming an oval or pyramidal shape

Bright green, three-lobed leaves glisten in spring and summer — turning fiery oranges and reds during autumn  

Will tolerate full sun to partial shade but prefers to be sheltered from harsh winds

Fully Hardy to -23°C (-10°F) once established 

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning

Makes an excellent bonsai tree as the roots are very shallow and it is easily dwarfed

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Liquidambar

Species: formosana

English name: Chinese Sweet Gum / Formosan Sweet Gum

Plant type: Deciduous, medium-sized tree

Eventual height: 12 m (40 ft);  or kept under 5 ft as a bonsai specimen

Season of Interest: Green foliage spring to summer; intense autumn colours; beautiful leafless form over winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy. Very young seedlings and plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts

Shelter: from very strong winds

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months

Propagation methods: From seed, and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Liquidambar formosana 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 30 days, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at around 20°C (68°F). Alternatively, sow directly outdoors within autumn, allowing frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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