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Sweet Gum is a great tree all year round, and is a favorite among wildlife, but was chosen for fall interest because they produce a large spectrum of colors during the fall months. 
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Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
What do you call a nice tree without teeth?
​Sweetgums!
Did you know?
  • The resin that is produced is used for medicine and chewing gum 
  • The wood is used to make cabinets, furniture, doors, millwork, and paneling 
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Common Names: 
  • Sweet Gum 
  • American Storax
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • Goldfinches, mallard ducks, Carolina chickadees, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, white-throated sparrows, Carolina wrens, squirrels, and chipmunks eat the seeds 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • ​60-75' tall, with a crown width of 40-50'
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun to partial shade 
  • Compatible with most soils 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple 
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Single 
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