The acorns are eaten by a wide variety of wildlife.
The tree is short-lived, has a rapid growth rate, and can be used as a filler plant or to attract birds.
Prefers moist, well-drained, acid soil in full sun to part shade, but is adaptable.
The main ornamental feature is the white flowers borne in drooping clusters in mid spring. The purplish black berries are sweet and juicy but are soon eaten by birds.
The fall color is yellow to red. Over 60 species of trees have been cataloged as native to Maryland, including the White Oak (Quercus alba), the State tree. Eastern Red Cedars (Juniperus virginiana), Snow Hill, Maryland, June Photo by Diane F. Evartt. Parts of a few trees are extremely poisonous, and others are dangerous if handled improperly. National Colonial Farm – Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD Boardwalk – Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD Farmington Landing Fishing Area – Wharf Rd., Accokeek, MD Marshall Hall Boat Ramp, Marshall Hall Road, Bryans Road, MDEstimated Reading Time: 10 mins.
To reach the northside access to Piscataway Sanctuary through the residential community (entrance located at Hardy Tavern Dr, Accokeek, MD) From the Capital Beltway (I), Take Exit 7 onto MD Rte. 5/Branch Avenue south toward Waldorf.
Your actual price will be determined by tree height and trunk width.
In miles, exit onto MD Rte. /Woodyard Road west toward Clinton & bushfell.clubted Reading Time: 8 mins. Oct 14, Sweetgum is a fast-growing tree with glorious, red leaves that pop in autumn. Sweetgum trees have glossy, star-shaped leaves that stay longer on Author: Mark Barbato.