Sweetgum is one of the main valuable forest trees in the southeastern United States, and is a popular ornamental tree in temperate climates. It is recognizable by the combination of its five-pointed star …

May 7, 2025 · The American sweetgum is a tall, deciduous tree with glossy green leaves in summer, best grown for its fall foliage, including multiple colors (red, orange, yellow, purplish) often found on …

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), also called redgum, sapgum, starleaf-gum, or bilsted, is a common bottom-land species of the South where it grows biggest and is most abundant in the lower …

It is native to the eastern United States and Mexico and is a member of the sweetgum family (Altingiaceae). Its common name refers to the aromatic gum that oozes from wounds to the tree.

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a striking deciduous tree prized for its star-shaped leaves, brilliant fall color, and unique spiky fruits. A native of the eastern United States, it thrives across a wide range …

The sweetgum is a fast-growing tree that develops a significant taproot that tolerate high moisture levels in soil. It is used for its lumber, and is one of the most common sources of hardwood and plywood, …

Aug 8, 2025 · The starry Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar) is a four-season stunner with unmatched fall color, signature star-shaped leaves, and sculptural beauty. This native hardwood tree has been a …

Jan 28, 2025 · The Sweetgum tree, scientifically known as Liquidambar styraciflua, is a deciduous tree native to the warm temperate and subtropical regions of North and Central America.

Sweet-gum is known for its unique star-shaped leaves with outstanding yellow, red, and purple fall color. It can be an excellent shade tree in the right location, away from foot traffic where the spiky “gumball” …

Trees are not reliably winter hardy in the northern areas of USDA Zone 5. Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly called sweet gum, is a low-maintenance deciduous shade tree that is native from …