American sweetgum bonsai

Liquidambar styraciflua

Description

Deciduous bonsai with palmate leaves up to 7 lobes that turn red, orange and yellow in autumn. It develops an elegant silhouette with fine branches and is ideal for classic bonsai styles.

Growing tips

Requires plenty of direct sunlight and constant soil moisture without waterlogging. Needs regular pruning in summer to maintain shape. Sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Fertilize every two weeks during growing season.