The Sweetgum Tree

The Sweetgum is easy to spot from its 5-point leaves that look like stars and it’s prickly balled fruit that resemble a medieval mace. The large glossy green leaves are very attractive and give the tree a generous shade area. Its narrow pyramid shape appeals to landscapers in urban and suburban settings.

The Autumn colors of the Sweetgum are spectacular, as it produces a variety of hues from purple, red to orange and yellow. The unique woody fruit balls also make a nice scavenger hunt item!

Below is a summary of tree facts for the Sweetgum:

The Sweetgum is a great shade tree to find on a hot summer afternoon, view for its fall foilage, or collect its spikey fruit for arts & crafts.