Size: 12-18" seedling
The Black Gum Tupilo has a medium growth rate at 12-24" per year, reaching a maximum height of 30-50' and a spread of 20-30'. It prefers soil conditions that are moist to well-drained and can tolerate sandy and loamy soils. The Tupilo brings many shades of yellow, orange, bright red, purple, and scarlet. They produce greenish-white flowers and a small bluish-black fruit that attracts wildlife. It grows in an oval shape.
Full Sun to Partial Shade: minimum of 6 hrs./day of sunlight
Tupilo, Black Gum
All seedling sizes are provided by our supplier and reflect the average size of the seedlings received. Sizes of each individual seedling may vary from the size listed under the product. Genesee Conservation District is not responsible for any size discrepancies.