Characteristics: This tree is easily distinguished by its star-shaped leaves and the long-stemmed, prickly hanging fruits. Sweetgum attains a height of 50-120 feet and the trunk may have a diameter of 3-4 feet. The leaves are 5-8 inches long and turn a brilliant reddish-purple in the autumn.
Horticultural Information (Virginia Tech Department of Horticulture)
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