Black Gum
Black Gum
Black Gum
Black Gum
Black Gum detail

Tree with a dense, conical or sometimes flat-topped crown, many slender, nearly horizontal branches, and glossy foliage turning scarlet in autumn. Berries are small and blue. Female trees need a male pollinator to set fruit. This slow growing species transplants poorly due to a fleshy, non-fibrous root system. Black gum does not age gracefully and is occasionally troubled by insect and disease problems. Attracts bees and birds

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