Sweet Gum Tree old_product_id_9828 Red maples are interesting in All Fern Plants Red maples are interesting in that the trees are functionally dioecious Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Elderberries thrive in zones 3–9 and tolerate wet soils better than most fruiting plants The sweet gum tree is part of the culture of many communities Sweet gum trees can be found in a variety of habitats‚ including wet lowlands and dry uplands‚ and are considered highly adaptable․ They thrive in well drained‚ moist‚ organic soils‚ but can tolerate both flooding and drought conditions․ The sweet gum tree is found in mixed hardwood forests (forests with a variety of tree and non tree species)․ Some mixed hardwood forest trees include oak‚ hickory‚ and sweet gum․ The tree's root system helps stabilize the soil and its canopy provides a habitat for many species of birds and insects․ The vital importance of the sweet gum tree in maintaining the balance of animal and plant life is at once illustrated by this interdependence․