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Description
Tupelo Tower Black Gum is a vigorous native deciduous tree with a columnar habit and tight upright branches when young that open slightly but keep the distinct ascending branching. The highly glossed dark green foliage that transitions from yellow, orange, scarlet, to finally bright burgundy in fall. The fruit and flowers are insignificant. Best grown in part sun and well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern US; GA Native |
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Height: |
30’ - 40’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spacing: |
18’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Scale, rust, canker, and leaf spots can be occasional problems. Can tolerate both standing water and some drought.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Shade Tree, Privacy Screen, and Bog Gardens.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bald Cypress, Swamp Oak, Swamp Rosemallow
