//--> 'dimension4': 'Sweetgum', The greater the harvest expense per tree, the less the harvester may be willing to pay for the trees. However, there are lots of other things that make gum trees like black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) and sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) trees unique. Further, flatsawn red gum, as well as flatsawn sap gum from smaller trees, has a tendency to cup. ]]> American sweetgum are deciduous trees prized for their star-shaped leaves that turn a mix of brilliant fall colors. The wood of sweetgum is used for many purposes, particularly veneer, furniture, flooring, interior trim, and woodenware. The sapwood is white and is called sapgum. 1720 Sweet Gum Ln (currently not for sale) is located in Forest Cove subdivision in Harris County. //--> There's Black Gum, Red Gum, and Sweet Gum. The heartwood is sold as Red Gum while the sapwood is sold as Sap Gum. Go pick up a pork shoulder for ~$15 and give it a whirl. Unfortunately, some people are not very careful about controlling the final MC, so it would be advisable to check the MC yourself. The sapwood is white and is called sapgum. A $375 rolling, nut-trapping machine gathers acorns, pecans and sweet gum balls with ease from Bag-A-Nut Harvesters of Jacksonville, Fla., 800-940-2688. Red Gum - Commonly known as sap gum or sweet gum, red gum grows in Southeast United States. Sweetgum glues fairly easily; in fact, a little easier than cherry.