Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 5 – 9 Height: 60 – 100 Spread: 50 – 75 Habit: Upright and semi-conical Light: Best in sun or partial shade Soil: Deep, moist, slightly acidic soil preferable Flowers: inconspicuous Fruit: 1 diameter, round and prickly Landscape use: Excellent lawn, park, or street tree but needs larger area for root development; most useful for shade, framing, or background in large areas History: Native range is Connecticut, south to New York to Florida, southern Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, to Texas and Mexico; introduced 1681 Pests\Problems: Pests: sweetgum webworm, caterpillars, cottony-cushion scale, sweetgum scale, walnut scale; Problems: leaf spot, iron chlorosis in high pH soils Significant Features: Attractive all year; fruit causes troublesome litter in fall and winter; twigs frequently winged with cork