Black Gum Tupelo Tower Bnb 2"

Growth: Moderate

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil; prone to chlorosis in alkaline soil and does not like standing water

Central Missouri: Straight-species Black Gum is native to Missouri and fully hardy (zone 4a and warmer); this narrow columnar selection performs well in central MO given acidic, well-drained soil, though chlorosis can occur in the region's higher-pH soils

*Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.