Blowing Bubble Gum Art, Set of 3 Lady Bubble Gum Poster, Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Bubble Gum Canvas, Canvas Wall Art The American sweetgum’s notable characteristics are the glossy dark green, aromatic leaves, and globular spiny gumballs. In autumn landscapes, the American sweetgum is a spectacular tree with bright red, orange, yellow, or purple foliage. Natural Organic Handmade 100% New Zealand Wool Dryer Balls - Plastic Free Reusable Biodegradable Dryer Balls - Set of 6

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Another feature of sweetgum leaves is their pleasant aroma when crushed. The leaves have a fresh, citrusy scent with sweet overtones. The sweetgum ‘Variegata’ is an unusual type of tree due to its variegated creamy-yellow and green star-shaped leaves. As a medium-sized, bushy tree, the sweetgum ‘Variegata’ is suitable for sunny gardens. This sweetgum variety takes 50 years to reach its mature height of 40 ft. (12 m) and a spread up to 26 ft. (8 m).

The American sweetgum tree ( Liquidambar styraciflua) has large, star-shaped leaves and dark brown spiky gumballs. As a majestic shade tree, the American sweetgum has a tall, straight trunk with a broadly conical crown. This low-maintenance landscape tree grows between 60 and 80 ft. (18 – 24 m) tall and up to 60 ft. (12 m wide).

The spectacular ‘Worplesdon’ American sweetgum cultivar has star-shaped leaves, spiked gumballs, and excellent fall color. This beautiful deciduous tree has a broadly pyramidal crown making it a stunning shade tree. Smaller than other sweetgums, the ‘Worplesdon’ tree grows between 30 and 50 ft. (10 – 15 m) tall and 40 ft. (12 m) wide. This article is a guide to identifying sweetgums trees. Descriptions and pictures of popular sweetgum trees will help identify these deciduous landscape trees. Sweetgum Tree Facts Sweetgum trees (botanical name Liquidambar) are a species of large deciduous flowering trees with large lobed leaves, small globular flowers, and seed-containing spiky gumballs. Sweetgum trees are identified by their colorful lobed leaves that can be orange, red, yellow, or purple colors in the fall. The characteristic feature of many sweetgum varieties is their spiky balls measuring up to 2” (5 cm) across. The most popular sweetgum tree is the American sweetgum ( Liquidambar styraciflua) which is also called gumball tree. The American sweetgum is a tall ornamental tree with its colorful fall leaves and rounded pyramidal crown. It is a beautiful shade or lawn landscaping tree. Other common trees in the Liquidambar genus include the Sweetgum ‘Slender Silhouette’ ( Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’) and Fruitless Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Rotundiloba’). The spiky balls or gumballs on the sweetgum tree help to identify this genus. The sweetgum tree ball looks similar to sycamore tree fruit. For some gardeners, the spiked gumballs can be a nuisance in the fall. The hard, woody balls can roll if you stand on them, causing injury if you fall. Additionally, children can get injured by sharp spikes.