Sweetgum

Do you know what sweetgum is? It is an ornamental tree from America and was introduced to Europe in 1681. Belonging to the Altingiaceae family, it is a large species, 25 to 40 meters high, deciduous, with palmate leaves, lobed, with a spiral arrangement on the branches. As for its flowers, they are small and produce a globular and dense inflorescence 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter and pendulums 3 and 7 centimeters from the branch. For its part, the fruit is a woody capsule, multiple with numerous seeds.

Thanks to its easy cultivation, it is suitable even for beginning gardeners. It is resistant to cold and diseases, but it does not develop well in damp conditions and it does not support calcareous soils. Its leaves, with shades of scarlet, purple, and ocher, are reminiscent of those of the maple. However, the colors of the leaves can vary depending on the varieties. Keep reading this article to discover more details about amber liquid.

How to plant sweetgum

If you have decided that you want to plant sweetgum in your garden or field, the first thing to consider is how to plan it well so that it thrives and know all its basic care.

Thus, the ideal stage to plant sweetgum is autumn and it is preferable to do so in soil with a neutral pH, cool and humid with a compact texture. Seedlings can be obtained from germinated seeds or by grafting. This species should be planted in the sunny ground, leaving a space of 3 to 5 meters between each specimen. It is important to be careful not to break the root ball to preserve the roots well at the time of planting. In addition, when buying seedlings, it is advisable to opt for specimens that have grown in containers, since they have the advantage of presenting a better recovery than those that have grown in soil.

Sweetgum care

It is advisable to protect young plants with mulch during the winter. In addition, to be successful in the plantation, the watering of the sweetgum must be done continuously and regularly during the hot season, since the roots need some freshness to develop well, but it is necessary to make sure that it does not flood for what it is. it needs well-drained soil, otherwise, the tree will perish. On the other hand, it is recommended to prune the sweetgum to remove dead or bad branches in autumn, so that it continues to grow healthy and stronger.

Sweetgum

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