Sweetgum

Shade tree. This is a clone former, so it can also be used to provide screening or for an "island" of habitat for wildlife

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Plant where its persistent bur-like fruits (gum balls) will not be underfoot. Also, its resinous leaves will stain cement driveways and car finishes.

Provides cover for birds and other animals.

Dry-moist sites. River bottoms, upland hardwood forests, roadsides.

• Aroma, fragrance, Fall color, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
• Larval host plant for luna (Actias luna) moths.