Lu Lu Tong, Sweetgum (Liquidambar Formosana) is a species of tree in the family Altingiaceae native to East Asia. Liquidambar Formosana is a large, deciduous tree that grows up to 30-40m tall. The leaves are 10-15 cm wide, and are three-lobed unlike five- to seven-lobed leaves of most American Liquidambar species. The foliage of Sweetgum turns a very attractive red color in autumn. Leaves grow in an alternate arrangement, and are simple, palmately-veined, with serrated margins. Roots can be aggressive and branches are usually covered with corky projections. The individual flowers of Liquidambar Formosana are monoecious.