Liquidambar styraciflua, planting guide and care work
Liquidambar styraciflua, popularly called sweetgum or hazel pine, is a size I tree originating from North America. It forms a pyramidal crown and the bark on the trunk and branches is deeply grooved. The leaves are palmately lobed, glossy on the topside and pubescent on the axils of the ribs, on the underside. The flowers are greenish-yellow, they appear at the end of spring (in May), and the globular fruits have numerous spiky capsules. It is a very decorative tree, being appreciated for the autumn color of the foliage (dark red), the regular fruiting, as well as for its fruits, which decorate the tree all winter.
Environmental conditions
Light. It grows and develops properly in sunny areas, but can also withstand partial shade.
Temperature. Liquidambar styraciflua is considered a frost-resistant species.Â
Soil. It prefers deep, rich, well-drained, limestone-free soils.
Care works
Fertilizing. For a vigorous growth as well as to emphasize the ornamental qualities, the periodic administration of specific fertilizers is recommended.
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Pruning. In general, it does not require pruning, but dry, affected branches can be removed in spring (April-May), after the flowers appear.
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Propagation. It is done by seeds or by layering. Sowing is carried out outdoors, in the spring, in a slightly sandy soil, in sheltered places (partially-shaded or sunny).
Layering takes place in October-November. Before this operation, big cuttings are made to stimulate the formation of more buds, as close to the ground as possible. They are bent, anchored in the ground approximately 15 cm from the tip, then buried. The distributors will be detached from the mother plant in the following fall.
Planting. It can be planted in spring or autumn, during the dormancy period, at temperatures above 5 °C, if the soil is not frozen and there is no danger of frost. Due to the fact that it is a species sensitive to transplanting, it is planted with a bundle of earth on the roots.
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Additionally:
- In spring, after short rains, it gives off a pleasant fragrance.
- It contains a latex, known as “liquid amber”, which is used in America for the manufacture of chewing gum.
- It is planted in areas with a milder climate, preferably by the shore of various bodies of water.