Bonsai - Liquid Amber - Jessica - 33cm

6 Year Old Liquidamba

Liquidambar or otherwise known as Sweetgum, is a spectacular deciduous tee that is native to east Asia, the eastern Mediterranean and eastern North America. It is a popular ornamental and forestal tree, cultivated for its distinctive foliage and intense autumn colours.

Liquid Amber Bonsai thrive in sunny and airy locations, but when temperatures are above 30 degrees, it should be placed somewhere with indirect sunlight to prevent the sun from damaging the leaves as it will burn.

The leaves change with the season and are affected strongly by the climate. Depending on the variety of maple you have, it may change colour from red to green when the weather warms up. Some varieties will stay red but may take a lighter red or orange colour when the weather gets warm.  They will completely lose their leaves by the end of April - May.

The Liquid Amer must be watered daily during the growing season. During winter and the cooler months it's a good idea to feel the soil to determine if it needs water.  The soil should be slightly damp but never bone dry.

The width of the pot in the image is 19cm wide, total height including pot is 33cm