SWEETGUM TREE NATIVE

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🌳 Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) Also known as Redgum or Sapgum, this remarkable tree can grow 80–150 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 3–5 feet. Its distinctive star-sha ped leaves put on a spectacular autumn show, displaying brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. Grows in Zones 5-9. The Sweetgum features a straight central stem and a pyramidal crown, giving it a strong, stately form in the landscape. Native to southern bottomlands, it thrives in moist, rich, alluvial soils and can even tolerate wet feet. 🌿 Commercial & Historical UsesSweetgum is one of the most important hardwood species—second only to oaks in production. Its lumber, often marketed as “satin-walnut,” is used for:• Veneer• Furniture• Interior trim• Woodenware Historically, pioneers extracted a fragrant gum by peeling and scraping the bark, using it for medicinal purposes and even as chewing gum. The resin of its Asian relatives is still used today in perfumes and medicines. 🐦 Wildlife ValueFemale trees produce the familiar spiny, burr-like seed balls, which provide food and habitat for wildlife. 🍁 Why Plant a Sweetgum?This species rivals nearly any tree for outstanding fall color, making it a standout for landscapes seeking height, structure, and year-round interest. We only ship to the continental USA no shipping to California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Our plants ship bare root or with minimal soil in a bag. 5 gallon pots or larger they must be picked up at the nursery ( or call for special shipping arrangements to see if we can ship to you ). The picture is an example and is not always the actual plant being shipped Show more