Neighbourhood Trees:Sweetgum
Sweetgum (Liquidambar Styraciflua)
One of our neighbourhood street trees is the Sweetgum (Liquidambar Styraciflua) from the witch-hazel family. It’s a fast-growing tree, planted for its symmetrical shape and orange autumn leaves. Fruits are in “gum-balls” and each fruit has two woody horn-like projections. Sweetgums are also a good choice for places with too many maples. Enjoy the colour show as you walk the neighbourhood this fall.
Vas Sladek, B.Sc.
ISA Certified Arborist
Contour Landscaping
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