Liquidambar formosana
Liquidambar formosana
- Native to:
- China | Hainan | Korea | Laos | Taiwan | Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Altingiaceae
- Genus:
- Liquidambar
- Species:
- Liquidambar formosana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 4000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red, orange, yellow
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.
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