American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) 美國楓香

American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) 美國楓香

American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) 美國楓香

American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) 美國楓香

American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) 美國楓香
American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a large, native, deciduous tree that grows up to 60′-70′ tall. The leaves are 45′ wide. Easy to grow. Best grow in full sun location. USDA Zones:5-9. In fall, the green foliage turns orange red, quite stunning. Its hard wood is good for furniture. Its fruit and resin are valuable for medicinal uses. Easy to propagate from seeds, cuttings or grafting.
原生於北美東部. 算是大型的落葉喬木. 以全日照環境為佳. 容易栽種. 耐寒. 秋色葉由綠轉橘紅,相當耀眼. 木材是硬木很適合做傢俱. 楓果在中藥叫’路路通’,為婦科用藥. 其樹的乾燥樹脂為中藥’楓香脂’,別名楓脂、膠香、白膠、白膠香、芸香等,主要為止血止痛以及解毒. 成熟株高60-70呎,寬幅為45呎. 容易以種子,扦插或嫁接等方式來繁殖.