Sweetgums have some of the most reliable and beautiful colors.

Very nice, Toro!

Outstanding color on floral's tree above, I wonder if it's a named selection?

This is 'Lane Roberts' (a selection from the UK), photo from a few years ago (11/5/21)

Saw this one just several days ago (10/26/24) at a local park

Moraine (known for its hardiness) has an interesting blend of colors (10/23/24)

In addition to being beautiful in the fall, the green leaves smell good. When you crush them between your fingers they smell sort of sweet.

Other that the gum balls I think they make a great addition to the landscape around your house.

Gum balls can be used in various ways. The easiest is to press them into the ground. They no longer go for the feet, and most important they do not clean the underside of the mower deck when you hit them.

I have also used them on paths through our wooded areas. The also make good fill for low spots in your yard.

Just to add, tho sweetgum is thought of as a "southern" tree, I saw wild-growing ones in the roadside woods just east of Charleston, WV.