One of the standout trees for autumn color is the sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). Its easily recognizable star-like leaves transition from a glossy summer green to bright red, purple ...

buckeye/horsechestnut (Aesculus), chestnut (Castanea), or sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua). All are common landscape trees and produce spiky pods around their seeds. The spines help protect the ...