This tree has a single trunk with horizontal branching that forms a broad conical habit. It has 3-lobed dark green leaves that turn purplish-red during autumn and the inconspicuous yellow-green flowers appear in a cluster during late spring, followed by globular fruit.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Liquidambar formosana is naturally found from China to Taiwan growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

Liquidambar is a medium size tree that is grown for its colourful autumn foliage and as a shade or specimen plant in large gardens or public areas. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is excellent in cool mountain gardens. This plant is susceptible to chlorosis aphids on new growth. ID 1277

Liquidambar(li-kwid-ĂM-bar) formosana (for-mô-SAH-na)

'Liquidambar': liquid amber (refers to the sap).

Hamamelidaceae (hama-mel-DAY-see-ee)