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Is a sweet gum a fruit?
no its not
Are sweet gum trees Conifers?
No, sweet gum trees are not conifers. They are classified as hardwood trees and belong to the genus Liquidambar. Conifers are a different group of trees that typically have needle-like or scale-like leaves and produce cones.
Was gum ever made from gum trees or sweet gum trees?
Yes. The pioneers scraped the sap from the bark and used it as chewing gum
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.
Is a sweet gum an angiosperm?
Yes, a sweet gum is an angiosperm. It belongs to the genus Liquidambar, which is part of the family Altingiaceae. Angiosperms are characterized by their production of flowers and seeds enclosed within a fruit, which is true for sweet gum trees. They are commonly known for their star-shaped leaves and distinctive spiky seed balls.
How do you keep the fruit of a sweet gum tree from growing?
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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.
Do sweet gum trees have seeds?
Yes, sweet gum trees produce seeds. They form in spiky, round seed pods that typically mature in the fall. Each pod contains several winged seeds, which are dispersed by the wind when the pods break apart. These seeds play a crucial role in the reproduction and spread of sweet gum trees.
Are the fruit of a sweet gum tree toxic to dogs if eaten?
there us no fruit in a sweet gum i would know i live on a street with dozens o them Actually, the spiky things that fall off the tree are called fruit. None of the tree is poisonous, but just annoying.
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.
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.
How did Wrigley make his gum?
Chewing sweet gum resin from trees or chicle rubber from chicle trees predates recorded history, but the first person to industrialize the process with flavored gum base was probably William Wrigley.
