American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
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Scientific Name: Liquidambar styraciflua — American Sweetgum.
Native Home: Eastern North America and parts of Central America.
Height: 20–35 metres.
Lifespan: 150–400 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Moderately hard wood used for furniture and interior woodwork.
Harvesting: Managed forestry and selective logging.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 30–50 years for commercial timber.
Products: Furniture, plywood, veneer, pulpwood, and ornamental plants.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Native communities used its resin in traditional remedies and chewing gum.
Global Spread: Widely planted as an ornamental and shade tree in temperate regions worldwide.
