Limber Pine vs Black Gum - TreeTime.ca

Limber Pine vs Black Gum

Nyssa sylvatica

Pinus flexilis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

(we don't know if or when this product will be restocked)

Black Gum
Limber Pine

Black Gum is a slow-growing ornamental shade tree with a dense pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green in the summer, and transitions to bright fall colours which include red, orange, purple, and gold. It is commonly used as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens as a specimen or shade tree.

The small greenish white flowers provide nectar for bees and black tupelo honey is a sought after flavour. The small dark blue fruits which ripen in late summer will attract birds and other animals to your yard. The fruits are edible, but very sour, and are primarily used for pies, flavouring, and drinks. Plant the Black Gum where it will live long-term, as it has a large taproot and does not transplant well.

Limber Pine is hardy, long-lived tree found specifically in sub-alpine areas of North America.

This slow-growing evergreen will attract birds and squirrels to your property. Limber Pine will be a beautiful ornamental tree for your yard.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Limber Pine seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Black Gum Quick Facts

Limber Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: purple, orange, yellow, red
Fall colour: green
Berries: dark blue
Flavor: sour
Harvest: september to october
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: black tupelo, pepperidge tree, sour gum, tupelo
Other Names: rocky mountain white pine, southwest white pine