Liquidambar styraciflua
£2.50
Sweet gum. A large North American tree, with brilliant coloured autumn foliage. The name comes from the edible gummy exudation from the trunk. A balsam, extracted from the wood, is used medicinally, in soaps and perfumes. The timber, known as ‘Satin walnut’ is highly valued for furniture, veneers, cooperage etc. Likes a moist acid soil in sun or part shade; hardy to -20°C. Stratification: CS4. Number of seeds: 50.
22 in stock
Description
Sweet gum. A large North American tree, with brilliant coloured autumn foliage. The name comes from the edible gummy exudation from the trunk. A balsam, extracted from the wood, is used medicinally, in soaps and perfumes. The timber, known as ‘Satin walnut’ is highly valued for furniture, veneers, cooperage etc. Likes a moist acid soil in sun or part shade; hardy to -20°C. Stratification: CS4