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27 sty 2022 · The black tupelo tree is an attractive ornamental tree native to North America. Also called the black gum or sour gum, the deciduous tree is identified by its oval, dark green glossy leaves, bark resembling alligator skin, clusters of greenish-white flowers, and bluish-black fruits.
8 paź 2024 · A medium-sized tree, Black Gum grows anywhere from 30′ to 50′ tall and 20′ to 30′ wide. Clusters of small greenish-yellow flowers bloom in May/June, followed by juicy, bluish-black fruit that ripens in fall. Black Gum shouldn’t be confused with Sweet Gum (unrelated) whose fruit is spiny and messy.
27 sie 2021 · Black gum is an often-overlooked tree that can provide a lot of value for wildlife in both wilder areas and around our homes. Its early, scarlet red fall colors that appear before most other trees start to change color can also add an “ooh and aww” element to your yard.
One of the toughest yet most attractive North American trees around, the Black Gum, also known as Tupelo, is tolerant of drought, heat, dry and wet soils and is moderately salt tolerant withstanding wind and ice and salt spray in coastal locations.
Sourgum & Cultivars. Sourgum, Black Tupelo or Black Gum, or whatever your common regional name is for Nyssa sylvatica, chances are you would plant more if you could get your hands on nice specimens. Sourgum’s biggest attraction is its spectacular fall color.
Green Gable™ ('NSUHH') Black Gum or Tupelo is a really amazing selection of this native tree. It has the classic brilliant red fall color we know and love, but its habit is a huge departure from regular Nyssas, with an upright pyramidal shape and extremely uniform branching.
Majestic Black Gum, or Black Tupelo, is a stunning and extremely hardy cultivar with gorgeous fall colors! It was selected for its upright growth habit, branching from a strong leader. Dark, glossy green leaves turn to shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple in fall.
