Description
Sweet gum is medium-sized to large tree, growing anywhere from 50–70 feet in cultivation. The tree is a symmetrical shape and crowns into an egg shape when the branches get too heavy after its first two years of cultivation. The rich dark green, smooth, shiny, star-shaped leaves generally turn brilliant orange, red, and purple colors in the autumn. The fruit is a conspicuous spiked ball that hangs in clusters.
