The American sweetgum — with its star-shaped leaves, neatly compact crown, interesting fruit, and twigs with unique corky growths called wings — is an attractive shade tree. It has become a prized specimen in parks, campuses, and large yards across the country.
- Features glossy green star-shaped leaves throughout the summer
- Produces beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in the autumn
- Keeps its fall leaves late into the season
- Is native to North America