Liquidambar orientalis
Oriental Sweetgum
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Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) - Description
Liquidambar orientalis, commonly known as oriental sweetgum or Turkish sweetgum, is a deciduous tree in the genus Liquidambar, native to the eastern Mediterranean region, that occurs as pure stands mainly in the flood plains of southwestern Turkey and on the Greek island of Rhodes.
Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) - Blooming
Flowers result in relatively large, round, hard and spiny seedpods. Some species do not bear fruit. Foliage turns orange, red, and purple in fall. Plants grown in full sun will exhibit the best fall color.
Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) - Growth
Sweetgums have a moderate growth rate. They are attractive year round as they generally have great tree structure, maple-like leaves and beautiful fall foliage. They make great street trees. Liquidambar grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) - Planting
Some species can reach 25 ft. wide, so plan accordingly when planting these trees. Sow seeds in fall, in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate via greenwood cuttings in summer.
Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) - Pest
The Oriental Sweet Gum (L. orientalis) is resistant to oak root fungus. Some pests include tent caterpillars, weevils, borers, and webworms. Other issues are leaf spot, bleeding canker, wood rot, and butt rot.
Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) - Interesting facts
Sweetgums are found in the moist woodlands of Eastern and Southwestern Asia, North America, and Mexico. The tree exudes a pleasant smelling resin from winter buds, giving it its name.
Oriental Sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) - Soil and irrigation
Liquidambars do best in soils that are neutral to slightly acidic. Leaves can become chlorotic in alkaline soils which is hard to rectify. This is why these plants do not perform as well in desert climates as they tend to have more alkaline soils.
