Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Size:4 to 5 ft. with blooms aging to elegant

with blooms aging to elegant tones of tan and caramel after frost that extend the plant's visual interest well into winter

though light afternoon shade benefits plants in hotter climates

emerging from large buds with a pretty pink color that stays strong through the life of the bloom

then explodes into arguably the most brilliant fall display in the dogwood world—a riot of pinks

but the white oak is adaptable to partial shade making it good to plant along a forest edge to add to the wild habitat of a property

Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Size:4 to 5 ft. with blooms aging to elegantA 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.