L iguid a mb a r styr a ciflu a AMERICAN SWEETGUM
BROADLEAF
DECIDUOUS
FULL SUN
NON - NATIVE
HIGH DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H : 60 FT
W : 40 FT
T he A meric a n S weetgum is a striking sh a de tree known for its st a r - sh a ped le a ves , comp a ct crown , a nd unique corky twigs . I n f a ll , its glossy green foli a ge tr a nsforms into a brilli a nt displ a y of yellow , or a nge , red , a nd purple . I ts spiky seed b a lls provide food for wildlife , a ttr a cting goldfinches , sp a rrows , mourning doves , bobwhites , wild turkeys , a nd even squirrels a nd chipmunks . H ighly resilient , it withst a nds fire , he a t , drought , a nd soil comp a ction , m a king it a prized choice for p a rks , c a mpuses , a nd l a rge y a rds . I ts n a me comes from the fr a gr a nt gum th a t seeps from its b a rk , a dding to its distinctive ch a rm .
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