Sweetgum

 

Common Name	Sweetgum
Scientific Name	Liquidambar styraciflua
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	over 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	reddish and purple fall color; produces gum balls; seeds eaten by finches and small mammals