What is this tall skinny deciduous tree? - Ask Extension
This tree in our neighborhood (Junction City) is very unusual to me.
Maybe they usually grow in groups?
I’m sure it’s common...looks like a mapl...
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What is this tall skinny deciduous tree? #733978
Asked November 15, 2020, 6:19 PM EST
This tree in our neighborhood (Junction City) is very unusual to me.
Maybe they usually grow in groups?
I’m sure it’s common...looks like a maple relative from the leaves.
Thanks!
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
From the furrowed bark and the star-like leaves and the variable leaf color, I would
say sweetgum (Liquidamber styraciflua), but the growth habit is very unusual. The real identification will be in the seed.
say sweetgum (Liquidamber styraciflua), but the growth habit is very unusual. The real identification will be in the seed.
Yes, it’s a sweetgum! The seed pods are quite small, so I had to go right up to the tree to notice them. It’s a striking tree, I’m glad I took a closer look. Thanks!
You are welcome!
