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20 maj 2021 · Sweetgum trees (botanical name Liquidambar) are a species of large deciduous flowering trees with large lobed leaves, small globular flowers, and seed-containing spiky gumballs. Sweetgum trees are identified by their colorful lobed leaves that can be orange, red, yellow, or purple colors in the fall.
6 mar 2023 · How to Grow and Care for Sweetgum Trees. Plus what to do with the sweetgum balls that fall everywhere. The American sweetgum is a tall, deciduous tree with glossy green leaves in summer, best grown for its fall foliage; often, multiple colors (red, orange, yellow, purplish) will be found on the same plant in autumn.
American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), also known as American storax, [3] hazel pine, [4] bilsted, [5] redgum, [3] satin-walnut, [3] star-leaved gum, [5] alligatorwood, [3] gumball tree [6], or simply sweetgum, [3] [7] is a deciduous tree in the genus Liquidambar native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America and tropical montane ...
Sweetgum trees, on the other hand, are of a different species classification called Liquidambar and are not true gums. They produce star-shaped fruit capsules that contain winged seeds and their leaves have a five-pointed star shape. Sweetgum sap is not sticky like gum resin and is not used for commercial products. Can Americans Eat Sweetgum?
26 maj 2022 · If you're a fan of fall color, a sweetgum tree might be perfect for you. Learn how to identify a sweetgum tree, when do sweetgum trees bloom, and how to handle sweetgum tree balls and care for your shade tree.
Rivaling the best Japanese maples, award-winning Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' (Sweet Gum) is a magnificent, deciduous tree adorned with a straight trunk and a broadly conical crown at maturity.
22 kwi 2024 · Growing your own Sweetgum tree from seeds can be a rewarding experience, but it requires careful attention to ensure successful germination. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of storing, sowing, and germinating American Sweetgum tree seeds.