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Liquidambar styraciflua Synonyms: L. macrophyllaCommon Name(s): Sweet gum Family: Hamamelidaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 180 to 210 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=100° (F) | Opt.Max=93° (F) | Opt.Min=61° (F) | Abs.Min=41° (F) | Precipitation: 40 to 60 (in.) Winter Minimum: -20° (F) Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.5 Soil Texture/Type: All; clay and loams Soil Drainage: Poor Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Full sun Comments: Illinois timber crop. Lower midwest and southeast US. Diseases: Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora Uses: Additive - flavor fixative, Environ. - ornamental, Environ. - shade/shelt, Material - gum/resin, Material - essent oils, Material - wood, Medicinal - folklore Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: North America, Mesoamerica Metric UnitsReturn to Search Results
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