Liquidambar styraciflua 25 Seeds - American Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua is a deciduous, perennial, woody, tree in the sweetgum family, Altingiaceae. L. styraciflua is native to much of North America and is commonly known as American sweetgum. The tree grows between 50 to 70 feet tall with a 3 feet diameter trunk when fully grown. The trunk bark is deeply ridged and gray to reddish brown. Leaves are simple and palmately shaped with 5 lobes and a lime green epidermis. The fruits of the tree are golf ball-shaped and sized with large spines covering them. The tree is grown for lumber, ornamental, and medicinal uses. The seeds and bark of the plant are said to have antiviral properties while the resinous sap is used as chewing gum. The sap is also known to help clear the lungs and sinus. Liquidambar styraciflua grow best outdoors in full sun to partial shade and in rich, well-draining soil. Water more frequently throughout the warmer growing seasons, and lessen watering during fall and winter. USDA plant hardiness zones 5a to 9b.  Liquid