Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua L) Other Names: Sweetgum, American Sweetgum, Red Gum, White Gum, Star-leaved Gum, Starleaf Gum, Sapgum, Alligator Tree, Satin Walnut, Bilsted, Liquidambar Range: Native to southeastern, east central, and south central United States, southern Mexico, and central America. Winter hardy in USDA Zones 5b-9. Coloration: Grayish brown bark, deep green leaves, insignificant yellow-green flowers, brown "gumball" seed pods Plant Type: Deciduous hardwood tree Sweetgum…