Sweet Gum
Sweet Gum
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Tree Name:
Sweet Gum
Species:
Liquidambar styraciflua
Height Average:
60-90 ft tall
Leaves:
Alternate, simple, 4-6 inches long and wide, star-shaped, with 5-7 pointed lobes and finely saw-toothed edges; fragrant when crushed; fall color red, purple, orange and gold, often on the same tree
Dangers:
Dangers:
The Sweet Gum drops hard, brown, spiky balls that can create serious hazards. They can wound you if you fall on them and are difficult to rake up.
Values & Uses:
Values & Uses:
It is used for flake and strand boards, interior finish, paper pulp, veneers, plywood and baskets. The reddish heartwood present in large trees was once used in furniture as a substitute for mahogany.
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