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Chicle Tree Not Hardy in Georgia: Try Pine or Sweetgum Sap

Chicle (chicle tree) is tropical, not winter-hardy in Atlanta. Commercial gum is synthetic. For natural chewing, try pine or sweetgum sap—flavorful but won't blow bubbles.

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