I wouldn't recommend it. All resinous trees produce higher amounts of creosote in chimneys (as compared to hardwoods). Burning Sweet Gum in any quantity can run the risk of a chimney fire.
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The sweet gum tree gets its name from the aromatic resin it produces, which has a sweet fragrance reminiscent of gum. This resin, known as "gum" or "balsam," exudes from wounds in the bark and was historically used for medicinal purposes and as a chewing gum. The tree's scientific name, Liquidambar styraciflua, also reflects its gum-producing properties.
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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.
Chewing Gum.The tree is also known as the chewing 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.
The tree covered in spiky green balls is called a sweet gum tree.
The tree that produces green spiky balls is called a sweet gum tree.
A hardwood tree is hard!
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.
The type of tree that has round prickly seed pods is called a sweet gum tree.
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.