Beautifully put together designs with a mix of autumnal colours creating a rainbow like pattern showing this alluring tree during autumn, tones of red, orange, yellow, burgundy, purple and green. How does this tree help the environment? American sweetgum trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen which helps to reduce greenhouse gases, their broad leaves also trap airborne pollutants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Secondly, the tree’s spiky seed balls provide food for various wildlife and its dense canopy offers shelter and nesting sites for various species. As a fast-growing deciduous tree, it stores significant amounts of carbon in its wood and roots. Furthermore, American sweetgum’s roots help to stabilize soil which reduces erosion and runoff, they also thrive in moist soils making them like the black walnut tree good to riparian zones. Lastly the adapt to a wide range of soils and climates which means they contribute to reforestation and habitat restoration efforts effectively.