Black Gum

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Seedling 12-18”

The black gum is a slow growing tree that is found in wet woods and near ponds with a straight trunk and rounded crown. Female and male trees are needed for pollination to produce fruit. Small greenish-white flowers (female in sparse clusters and male in dense heads) appear in spring and are used by pollinators. Dark blue, 1/2” long fruits are enjoyed by wildlife and are edible to humans but are sour and best used in preserves. Leaves are dark green, toothed, and 5” long with excellent red fall color. Mature height of up to 50’ and spread of up to 30’. Prefers medium to wet soils and full sun to part shade and can grow in standing water. Cannot be moved once established due to long taproot.

Uses: Habitat/Food Wildlife, Native, Watershed, Human Food

Orders must be picked up at our office on Friday April 17th 8:30am-4:00pm OR Saturday April 18th 8:30am-11:00am

information and photos from: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/

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Seedling 12-18”

The black gum is a slow growing tree that is found in wet woods and near ponds with a straight trunk and rounded crown. Female and male trees are needed for pollination to produce fruit. Small greenish-white flowers (female in sparse clusters and male in dense heads) appear in spring and are used by pollinators. Dark blue, 1/2” long fruits are enjoyed by wildlife and are edible to humans but are sour and best used in preserves. Leaves are dark green, toothed, and 5” long with excellent red fall color. Mature height of up to 50’ and spread of up to 30’. Prefers medium to wet soils and full sun to part shade and can grow in standing water. Cannot be moved once established due to long taproot.

Uses: Habitat/Food Wildlife, Native, Watershed, Human Food

Orders must be picked up at our office on Friday April 17th 8:30am-4:00pm OR Saturday April 18th 8:30am-11:00am

information and photos from: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/