Is this a Liquidambar?

[Redsonic]

This is a Maple type tree that I pass from time to time, and a few days ago I took some cuttings from it.
We don't get many classically deciduous trees doing well in Brisbane, so I decided to try and propagate from it.
A quick search indicates it may be a liquidambar, but the bark doesn't look quite right. The leaves were a deep purple colour before they dropped.
Any ideas? Are cuttings likely to take?
Thanks to Ausbonsai collective.

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[shibui]

Looks like liquidamber from here. Picture 3 shows buds are alternate whereas maples have opposite buds.
Another giveaway is the smell. Try crushing a leaf or twig. Liquidamber has a distinctive smell.
Also check for seed pods. Liquidamber has spiky balls about 3cm diameter. If there's none on the tree there may still be some on the ground nearby.

[kcpoole]

Maybe PinOak
check for seed pods. LA ones are obvious

if LA then cuttigs unlikely to work

Ken

[shibui]

Sorry KC but definitely not pin oak or any other oak.

if LA then cuttigs unlikely to work

I was not aware of this so I have put cuttings in and grown trees from them. I'll have to remember not to do it in future

The bark looks good for LA I think. There are several species which may explain the discrepancy with online pictures.

[melbrackstone]

definitely looks like liquidambar to me.

[KineticBonsai]

Yup, that's Liquidambar

[Redsonic]

Thanks everyone. Liquidambar it is. I'll keep you updated on the success or failure of my cuttings.
I'll also check for seed pods and leaf smell next time I pass the tree.