One of our most beautiful native trees! The pyramidal form, lustrous dark green leaves, and intense fall color make black gum a great specimen tree as well as a shade tree. The fall foliage is consistently outstanding ranging from fluorescent yellow, orange, scarlet, or purple, depending on the tree.

Some trees have mostly male flowers while others have mostly female flowers, while most plants have a few male and female flowers. This is why some plants are loaded with egg-shaped blue-black berries, while others may only have a few berries.  The nectar from the flowers is sought after by bees and tupelo honey is highly prized.

Black gum provides nesting sites for birds, pollen and nectar for pollinators, and food for birds and mammals.

• Beautiful native tree with a dense, conical habit
• Exceptional fall color
• Excellent specimen tree

• Category: Tree, Wetland, Native
• Hardiness Zone: 4-9
• Height: 30-50 ft
• Spread: 20-30 ft