Sweetgum is favored for its fast growth, impressive size, pyramidal form, and great fall color. Leaves are dark green and palmate in shape. Fall foliage color varies but is generally outstanding ranging from yellow to orange to burgundy. Sometimes all these colors develop on a single tree. The fruit is a 1" spiny ball that is interesting in shape but can make walking a bit difficult.

This native tree offers nesting sites for birds, cover for wildlife, and food for wintering birds. Songbirds like the American goldfinch eat seed in the sweetgum balls during winter. These large trees also provide shade and cooling.

This is a great choice for parks, large lawns, and as a street tree if the spiny fruit is not a factor. 

• Native tree with pyramidal habit
• Glossy green foliage
• Yellow to red fall color

• Category: Tree, Wetland, Native
• Hardiness Zone: 5-9
• Height: 40-60 ft
• Spread: 35-40 ft