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Black Gum
The tree is pyramidal when young and then opens with age. 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. The Blackgum has moderate water requirements, and displays a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. It does not tolerate standing water. It is a good street tree that casts light shade. The Blackgum tree is a honey plant for bees and the fruit attracts birds. It is thought of as one of the five best shade trees in America. This deciduous trees has outstanding scarlet fall color and displays a lustrous dark green color in the summer. Some branches are pendulous and the right-angled branches are attractive in winter. Blackgum trees are considered one of our most beautiful native trees. ... additional info
Double Flowering Plum This plum is noted for its double, bright pink flowers produced in profusion in April and May. The flowers have both male and female organs and are pollinated by insects. The double flowering plum, which also goes by the name of Rose Tree of China, is a showstopper in May across the North. The Double Flowering Plum, Prunus triloba, is a handsome, hardy, vigorous growing small tree. Any pruning is best done soon after the plant has flowered. |
