The colors of Indian Summer - Hardy outdoor bonsai
The botanical name 'Liquidambar' and the English name 'American Sweetgum' refer to the sap that oozes out when the trunk is tapped. In the USA, this sap is used to make chewing gum. The wood is primarily used in the timber industry for its dark color, attractive grain, and spicy fragrance, while the aromatic resin is used in soap and perfume making.
Natural Habitat: The natural habitat of the American Sweetgum tree extends from the northeastern USA (New York State) to Nicaragua. It prefers to grow on moist mountain slopes and in river valleys. Incidentally, it was also native to Europe until the Ice Age.
