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Photo by Ashley Sutton
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Pendleton, SC, front yard. Affecting middle aged and young trees

Species ID Suggestions

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

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drP
This is a normal part of sweetgum tree growth, and not a fungus. In my experience, the wetter the environment, the more corky wing develop on the branches. For example, trees growing close to a river or lake are a lot "wingier" than those growing in front yards.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2013

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