Common name: Sweetgum

Year planted: 2024

Country of origin: North America

Year introduced: Introduced to UK in seventeenth century

Description: Deciduous tree 20M tall, broadly conical in shape with glossy alternate maple like leaves, 5 to 7 lobed. Valued for its autumn colour. Enjoys moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Hardiness - H6 (-20 to-15) Generally Pest free. In the US it has been an important timber tree used in furniture making with its heartwood known as 'Satin Walnut'

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Tree number: 1