Formosan sweetgum

Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)

Formosan sweetgum, also known as Formosan gum, Storax

The White Mulberry (Morus alba) is native to East Asia and thrives in moist soil. Its leaves are essential for feeding silkworms, and its wood is often used to craft tea chests. Additionally, the White Mulberry has a vigorous root system that can cause damage to concrete structures.

Key Facts About Formosan sweetgum

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Attributes of Formosan sweetgum

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m
Spread
8 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green

Scientific Classification of Formosan sweetgum

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies
Family
Sweet gums
Genus
Sweetgums
Species
Formosan sweetgum