Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Easy to Grow

Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Easy to GrowA 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.

so trim dead branches in the late fall/early winter

Similar to the fruit on a holly or dogwood

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

and naturalized plantings under deciduous trees where it can take advantage of late winter and early spring sunlight before tree canopies leaf out

The cultivar excels along border fronts where it softens hard edges

This long-blooming perennial produces its charming ½-inch white flowers continuously from early summer through fall

they provide winter interest and food for birds

This cultivar exhibits exceptional growth vigor

This particular cultivar is a arendsii astilbe

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

It's a tough plant that is resistant to most diseases and a lack of maintenance