Double Flowering Plum vs Black Gum - TreeTime.ca

Double Flowering Plum vs Black Gum

Prunus triloba Multiplex

Nyssa sylvatica

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Double Flowering Plum
Black Gum

With the Double Flowering Plum in your garden, you'll be the envy of your block. Not only is it a stunning visual, but it is one of the earliest spring bloomers. With its gorgeous double pink blooms, this Plum is irresistible to birds, butterflies, and neighbours alike.

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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.

Double Flowering Plum Quick Facts

Black Gum Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium


Fall colour: purple, orange, yellow, red
Flowers: pink, round
Fruit: none
Berries: dark blue
Flavor: sour
Harvest: september to october
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: flowering almond, flowering plum
Other Names: black tupelo, pepperidge tree, sour gum, tupelo