"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> You probably have a Sweetgum tree. I was going to plant one but
> thought better of it since it drops tons of those spiky nuts that
> damage tires.
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquidambar_styraciflua
> http://treepicturesonline.com/sweetg..._pictures.html

Yes, that's it. Very hard on bare feet too. I would never plant one
purposely. The spike balls are useful for putting behind hedges to keep
critters out though.

Cheri