American SWEETGUM - is recognized by its five-pointed star-shaped leaves and its hard, spiked fruits. native to eastern North America, montane regions of Mexico, and Central America. It's one of the main forest trees in the southeast.

How do I identify a tree by its leaves?

How to Identify Trees By Leaf Shape. The shape of a leaf can also give clues when identifying broadleaf tree species. Common leaf identification shapes include ovate (egg shaped), lanceolate (long and narrow), deltoid (triangular), obicular (round) and cordate (heart shaped).

What kind of tree has star-shaped leaves?

Sweet gum is one of the main valuable forest trees in the southeastern United States, and is a popular ornamental tree in temperate climates. It is recognizable by the combination of its five-pointed star-shaped leaves (similar to maple leaves) and its hard, spiked fruits.