C'mon. Don't you see those balls of black gum hanging on that tree? Maybe it's a black gumball tree.Nope, buckthorn......
C'mon. Don't you see those balls of black gum hanging on that tree? Maybe it's a black gumball tree.
When I consider the fact that while they are used a bit by wildlife, they are mostly worthless for firewood, or saw timber they look ugly to me. And they spread like weeds and take up the space of a good tree.Beautiful trees, Black Gum that is. One of my favorites. I was surprised to learn that they'll grow in zones 4-9.
Once established in an area they are very hard to get rid of, almost like an invasive species. I've spent a lot of time cutting and spraying black gum.Ive planted a few Blackgums ( aka Tupelo tree ) around the house , much different than the sweetgum. They are awesome ,beautiful trees with the best fall color .I try to kill every sweetgum in the woods .