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Article Evaluation Liquidamber(Sweetgum)
 * - very well organized
 * - brief summarization of each section discussed
 * - more research could have been done on each subject to expand further

Possible Topics LiquidAmber acalycina #1
 * not yet a species of sweetgum that has been written about, there are several reliable sources that document a lot of distinguishable characteristics of this species of Sweetgum to others. Only one of the five known species that has not been documented and explained on wikipedia. Can focus the dispersal of the tree,the distinguishable characteristics of it in comparison to the other sweet gum trees, etc.

Annual Plant
 * very limited information on the life cycle of these plants
 * few resources, could definitely find more to add more information
 * almost no detail on what happens to these plants during the summer months
 * I want to go into more detail about the actual mechanichanisms and processes the plants go through for their annual lifecycle, and death, possibly compare and link them to the perennial plants

Sources for Liquidamber acalycina Topics Botanical Garden
 * This article has ample information on a lot of how to culture the plant, the many different resources that can be obtained from the plant, and other general physical descriptions and characteristics of the tree.

Burgundy Flush
 * A good source for the potential diseases and pests that are prevalent in the plants. Describes the physical characteristics of the leaf throughout the different seasons. The article also documents the proper sunlight and soil requirements for successful growth.

Flora of China
 * This article explains different traits of young versus older trees. There is ample description on the bark, flower, seeds and fruits.

Other Possible Sources
 * -Liquidamber acalycina soil/sun requirement
 * - Liquidamber acalycina foliage, use
 * - Water Req. of liquidambar
 * - Annual vs. Perennial, Biennial
 * - Benefit/Use of Annual Plant
 * - Life cycle of Annuals
 * Article Outline
 * Because this tree is a species of Sweet Gum, in order to refrain from repetition of information from the general species page, the format of this article will be similar to that of the other species of Sweet Gum.
 * Article Outline
 * Because this tree is a species of Sweet Gum, in order to refrain from repetition of information from the general species page, the format of this article will be similar to that of the other species of Sweet Gum.

Liquidambar Acalycina
Liquidambar Acalycina is a deciduous tree that is a type of Sweetgum, coined as the Burgundy Flush or Chang's Sweetgum. It is native to East Asia. Although it shares many similar traits to other Sweetgum trees, such as Liquidambar styraciflua, Liquidambar changii, Liquidambar formosana, and Liquidambar orientalis, it has some varying characteristics as well.

Characteristics
Liquidambar Acalycina is a deciduous tree that has a brown to black colored bark with a conical/pyramidal shape. It matures quickly to be of a medium height ranging at 10m in height, and 6m width.
 * The leaves have three peaks which make it similar to that of Maple. However, there are more star shaped than the shape of maple leaves. The leaves start as a burgundy color when they first emerge in the spring but as they grow and mature into summer, they turn into a deep green which indicates their increasing ability to photosynthesize . Towards the the fall the colors turn back into a red to purple color.
 * During the months of April to May, monoecious flowers begin to bud with yellow-green colors, but are insignificant for pollination in attracting pollinators. The fruit of this tree is a dark brown black color. This tree serves as a great source of shade for botanical purposes. This Sweetgum Tree prefers soil that is acidic, clay-based, and is in a region with ample sunlight.

Distribution
This tree is native to East Asia, specifically in Southeast China. Other species can be found in Southern China and the United States of America.

Disease/Pest
This tree is generally stable in the climates in which it exists. However, some insects can infest the tree, such as webworms, bagworms, caterpillars, leaf miners, and borers. Other issues that some trees experience in this species are canker and bleeding necrosis, and can become extreme. If the plant is growing in alkaline soils, the trees may experience iron chlorosis. Other issues include dark spots on leaves, and wood rot.