Liquidambar orientalis (Oriental Liquidambar)

Liquidambar orientalis, commonly known as Oriental Liquidambar, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern Mediterranean region. It is a medium-sized tree with a pyramidal shape and attractive, glossy green leaves that turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. The tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring and spherical, spiky fruit capsules that persist through winter. Oriental Liquidambar is a popular ornamental tree known for its striking foliage and interesting fruit. It grows to a height of 40-60 feet and has a width of 30-40 feet.