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American Sweetgum Tree Seeds . 

 

HOW TO GROW SWEETGUMS :


Step 1
Place the seeds into a container and pour boiling water over them and leave for 24 hours. Drain the water and put the seeds into a plastic zip-lock bag along with a mixture of moist garden soil Seal the bag, date it, and put the bag into the refrigerator.

Step 2
After 3 months, plant the seeds into small pots Of well-drained topsoil and cover with roughly 1cm of soil. Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. Keep in a warm, sunny location. Germination should take around 4 weeks.

Step 3
Once sprouted, move pot to part sunny position. Gradually, increase sun as seedling grows. Use the small/medium pot until after first winter.

Step 4
Transplant to final position after first winter. Once established, will manage in winter if well mulched. Liquidambar takes between 3-5 years to mature.

 

Height: up to 20 metres (60 feet)

Width: up to 6 metres (18 feet)

 

Sweetgums have a lifespan of up to 400 years.

Its seeds are eaten by chipmunks, a variety of songbirds and wild turkey.

Sweetgums produce a resin, which has been used in medicine and in chewing gum.
 

 

20+ Seeds per Pack

 

Each Pack comes with Full Growing Instructions

All seeds are FREE POSTAGE Australia wide.

American Sweetgum Tree Seeds

$10.00Price
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