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Black Gum
The Blackgum tree is a honey plant for bees and the fruit attracts birds. The tree is pyramidal when young and then opens with age. Some branches are pendulous and the right-angled branches are attractive in winter. The Blackgum tree, Nyssa sylvatica, is also known as the Black Tupelo or Sourgum. The Black tupelo tree makes an excellent specimen tree with its outstanding summer and fall foliage and habit> It is lovely in a naturalized area. This deciduous trees has outstanding scarlet fall color and displays a lustrous dark green color in the summer. It is thought of as one of the five best shade trees in America. It is a good street tree that casts light shade. Blackgum trees are considered one of our most beautiful native trees. The Blackgum has moderate water requirements, and displays a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. It does not tolerate standing water. ... find out more
Double Flowering Plum The Double Flowering Plum, Prunus triloba, is a handsome, hardy, vigorous growing small tree. Plant as a specimen plant or in a buffer strip. The double flowering plum, which also goes by the name of Rose Tree of China, is a showstopper in May across the North. |
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