Brittany S. Antwon E. Katelyn R. Nickname : Poison
Liquidambar styraciflua When the leaves are crushed, it produces a citrusy scent. The sap, when hardened, was used as gum. Sweet gum wood is used for doors, and crates. Straight trunk Produces seeds in shape of ball, seed called gum balls.
Poison Tall, Narrow Breathing, Dying, Cracking Ivy, Gumballs, Leaves, Seeds Splitting, Breaking, Constricting Big, Green Trunk
Poison Ivy Brown goop The hole in the side of the tree Type of wood: Heavy wood Purpose of the wood: cabinetry, furniture, millwork, doors and paneling.
Brittany: You were able to see changes in the tree. The best part of the project was being able to research and learn about the tree. Katie: The best thing about adopt a tree was actually getting out of the classroom and seeing the tree instead of just doing research about them. Antwon: The color of our tree and all the gumballs are amazing to see on our tree. We didn’t have to touch the tree because of the poison ivy.
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