Sweet Gum Tree old_product_id_9828 blade shaped leaves that increase in Clearance Plants blade shaped leaves that increase in size towards the bottom of them oval shape As it fulfills so many functional aspects with the beauty each offers‚ the trees' cultural history‚ adaptability to diverse environments‚ and its economic importance offers a view into a tree much greater than its wood and leaves․ The sweet gum tree is a reminder that life is not only complex‚ but also interrelated‚ and is tied to the aesthetic‚ cultural‚ and even commercial aspects of human life․ The tree represents nature's complexity and its pleasures and encourages all observers to realize and have a greater respect for all of nature's wonders․ known as liquidambar styraciflua is a flowering tree in the family Altingiaceae native to forests of the eastern United States and Central America․ They have very characteristic growth patterns and are‚ in addition to their highly decorative star like leaves‚ among the most picturesque of trees in the natural world․ The tree's stunning colors change from bright green in the spring to brilliant orange‚ yellow and red in the fall months‚ making them beautiful throughout the changing seasons․ Each of the seasons of its life cycle can be appreciated for the majesty and beauty within nature․ The more we understand about the tree‚ the more we realize it is not just a pretty addition to the landscape‚ but also a species that has both cultural and ecological importance‚ as well as commercial value․