Formosan Sweetgum – Identification

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Q: We found this leaf on the UGA campus last weekend. Any idea what kind of tree? I searched all my tree ID books to no avail.

A: Sharp-eyed naturalist Shannon Pable says it is Formosa sweetgum

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