Liquid Amber
Styraciflua hamamelidaceae

Location: 1251 Peralta
Park: Shinn Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: N. America
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Deciduous broadleaf native to southeastern US and Mexico. 5 to 7 lobed palmate yellow-green leaves with deep indentations and fine serrated. Seed pod is 1.5" diameter with sharp spikes. Specimen tree is 15' tall with typical pyramidal shape. Good Fall colors of yellow and red. Also called sweetgum.
Champion Tree--This is the largest tree of this species in the state.
This tree was removed for safety concerns.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Hugh Danaher