Liquidambar styraciflua - American sweetgum

Description and Uses

Liquidambar styraciflua (American sweetgum) is a tropical tree from Mexico . It is mainly grown for its ornamental crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; ornamental, timber, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 30 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Liquidambar styraciflua has a lifespan of 150 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 50 meters tall with a crown of 18 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 600 cm and a row distance of 600 cm. It is very fast growing and intolerant to shade. Liquidambar styraciflua has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by insects. Liquidambar styraciflua is {missing data} and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Liquidambar styraciflua thrives in an altitude of 700 to 2000 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -24°C; optimally between 8 - 20°C. The optimal rainfall is 1900 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1000 - 1800mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of all. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Liquidambar styraciflua is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 30 months. There are approximative 55000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}