Sweet Gum Tree old_product_id_9828 Fragrant Sumac has Fragrant Leaves To help you grow Fragrant Sumac has Fragrant Leaves Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Elderberries thrive in zones 3–9 and tolerate wet soils better than most fruiting plants Various Native American tribes have historically used storax‚ the tree's resin‚ for its medicinal properties as well as fragrance․ The natural gum secreted by the tree has also been used to remedy various ailments‚ and is used in some customary medicinal practices for healing and protection․ Southern folklore holds that‚ just as the sweet gum tree was able to thrive in poor soil conditions and harsh weather conditions‚ its strength and perseverance can be an example for people facing adversity․ In literature and art it is sometimes used as a symbol of strength and beauty‚ the circle of life‚ and drawing strength from one's roots (the place one comes from)․ As it fulfills so many functional aspects with the beauty each offers‚ the trees' cultural history‚ adaptability to diverse environments‚ and its economic importance offers a view into a tree much greater than its wood and leaves․ The sweet gum tree is a reminder that life is not only complex‚ but also interrelated‚ and is tied to the aesthetic‚ cultural‚ and even commercial aspects of human life․ The tree represents nature's complexity and its pleasures and encourages all observers to realize and have a greater respect for all of nature's wonders․