Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) or Hygrambari is a deciduous tree that shows moderate to rapid growth. Its maximum height reaches 20 meters. The leaves of pentalobe to seven-lobed, smooth, shiny and in the fall turn yellow, orange to red. The trunk bark is textured and wrinkled.
Flowers
Its flowers are small and yellow. They usually go unnoticed. Blooms in spring.
Fruit
Its fruits are round prickly with a diameter of 2-4 cm.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage. It prefers sandy soils, rich in nutrients.
Position
Prefers sunny positions but can also tolerate partial shade. It also shows great resistance to high summer temperatures, as long as it has sufficient humidity.
Watering
It needs moderate watering about 2 times a week. But it needs larger amounts of water every 2-3 days mainly until it is installed in a garden or in periods of intense drought.
Lubrication
Fertilize with a complete granular preparation once in early spring and once in late autumn to maintain vigor and improve its growth.
Durability
It withstands the high temperatures of summer and the low temperatures of winter. It is a plant resistant to wind and air pollution.
Pruning
Early spring, after the last cold it needs pruning shaping. In autumn, dry and injured shoots need topping for maximum and dense foliage.
Diseases and enemies
Lyquidambari is a hardy shade tree.
It is suitable for
- Creating contrasts and different levels in flower arrangements with flowering or coniferous plants.
- Suitable for planting in pots.
- Used in parks, squares and tree lines.
- Individual plantings in different parts of the garden to create shaded areas.
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