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What are facts about the sweet gum tree?

The sweet gum tree, also known as Liquidambar styraciflua, is native to the southeastern United States and is prized for its colorful fall foliage. It is a tall deciduous tree that produces spiky fruit balls known as "gumballs." The tree's sap has been used in traditional medicine, and its wood is often used for furniture and veneer.


Why birds peck holes in sweet gum trees?

Birds peck holes in sweet gum trees to feed on the sap that flows out. The sap provides a good source of nutrition and energy for the birds. Additionally, the sweet gum tree sap may attract insects, providing the birds with an additional food source.


Is nectar from gum trees toxic?

Much more information can be seen in the link below.Please see related link below.Not sure what you a calling nectar, but the sap from the sweet gum can be chewed, although it is not really sweet.


What does the base of a sweet gum tree leaf look like?

well the trunk on gum trees is very thin like imagine Paris Hilton as a tree and well there are little buds on the trees they are green like a grannysmith apples and they take them and can make gum out of it.Ha ha that is soooooooooooooo not true lol :) anyway a gum tree is very thin usually and people start spitting out their gum and sticking it on the tree. Over time the tree is almost covered in gum of different colors. It's kinda gross if you ask me! :)


How many rodium nails does it take to stop sweet gum tree balls from producing?

Rhodium is a chemical element that is a rare, silvery-white, hard, and chemically inert transition metal and a member of the platinum group. At one point it was more expensive then gold.Rhodium Nails was someones idea of a joke.

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When should you poison a sweet gum tree?

Never


How do you keep the fruit of a sweet gum tree from growing?

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Sweet Gum Trees bloomime?

The sweet gum tree blooms in the spring time. Its bloom colors are green and yellow. This tree can grow to a height that is between 50 to 75 feet.


What sweet can be made from sap of the south American sapodilla tree?

Chewing Gum.The tree is also known as the chewing gum tree.


What are facts about the sweet gum tree?

The sweet gum tree, also known as Liquidambar styraciflua, is native to the southeastern United States and is prized for its colorful fall foliage. It is a tall deciduous tree that produces spiky fruit balls known as "gumballs." The tree's sap has been used in traditional medicine, and its wood is often used for furniture and veneer.


What kind of tree is covered in spiky green balls?

The tree covered in spiky green balls is called a sweet gum tree.


What type of tree produces green spiky balls?

The tree that produces green spiky balls is called a sweet gum tree.


Where to lo cate gum that is sweet?

u can find gum anywhere, like Walgreens


What type of tree has round prickly seed pods?

The type of tree that has round prickly seed pods is called a sweet gum tree.


Is there something that can pick up the fruit of the sweet gum tree?

There is a company that makes a machine to pick the sweet gum balls up. It is called Baganut. They are an investment but they WORK. Their website is www.baganut.com.


What is a spiny ball?

If it is from a tree it could be a Sweet Gum Ball (the fruit of a sweet gum tree, not edible). I've heard a few people call it a spiny ball or spikey ball. It might also be a chestnut tree burr, a buckeye fruit husk or from similar nut trees.


Where is the sweet gum tree grown?

Found in the southern states like south of Connecticut on the coast.