Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Easy to Grow Even though this cultivar has

Even though this cultivar has strong stems the weight of the flowers can cause breakage in windy conditions

Similar to the fruit on a holly or dogwood

The plant is classified as a moderate grower that fills in reliably without becoming invasive or requiring constant management

The cultivar excels along border fronts where it softens hard edges

Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Easy to Grow Even though this cultivar hasA 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.