Native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America and tropical montane regions of Mexico and Central America.
318 on the map, the #24 most common of 384 species.
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Sweetgum is one of the most important commercial hardwoods in the Southeastern United States. It is also a popular ornamental and forestal tree, cultivated for its distinctive foliage and intense autumn colors.
| Neighbourhood | Trees | |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales | 61 | map |
| Fernwood | 55 | map |
| North Park | 40 | map |
| Burnside | 39 | map |
| Fairfield | 25 | map |
| South Jubilee | 21 | map |
| James Bay | 17 | map |
| Downtown | 16 | map |
| Victoria West | 14 | map |
| Hillside/Quadra | 10 | map |
| Harris Green | 8 | map |
| Oaklands | 7 | map |
| North Jubilee | 4 | map |
| Rockland | 1 | map |