One of the standout trees for autumn color is the sweetgum (Liquidambar ... Sweetgum gets its name from aromatic gum that oozes from wounds to the tree. Historically, this gum has been used ...

The green ball-shaped fruits appear in early summer and remain on the tree until fall. The burs split open when ripe, revealing 1 to 4 edible nuts inside. Sweet gum is a native shade tree that has ...

On this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the Black Gum, also known as bee gum. This simple leaved species can bring brilliant fall color and is best ...