Description
Liquidambar styraciflua has an alternate bud arrangement. The large, imbricate terminal buds are reddish-yellow, glossy and feel sticky to the touch. The terminal buds will serve as an excellent identification feature. The lateral buds are a similar color but much smaller.
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Image Source
Karren Wcisel
Image Creation Date
3-3-2006
Keywords
Liquidambar styraciflua, sweet gum, deciduous, tree