Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Native (Cultivar) Beyond its ornamental credentials

Beyond its ornamental credentials

this vigorous grower adapts to a range of garden settings — use it as a specimen near a patio or entryway where the fragrance can be fully appreciated

and Eastern Bluebirds feast on the glossy red crabapples through fall and winter when other food sources have disappeared

but it's tall enough at 16 to 18 inches to make it useable in the front

though it is not dense or aggressive enough to function as a weed-suppressing groundcover

Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Native (Cultivar) Beyond its ornamental credentialsA landmark selection that brought consistency and refined form to one of North America's most valuable native trees. Forum is highly regarded for its exceptional structure and reliability in the landscape. This improved selection addresses the traditional challenges of the speciesparticularly the inconsistent form of seedlingswhile preserving the outstanding wildlife value and adaptability that make blackgums indispensable in ecological landscaping.