Nitro Black Gum (Tupelo) Deer Resistant When mass planted along slopes

When mass planted along slopes or through borders

with enough cultivars in the family that is can be difficult to keep track of them all

It handles full sun and dry conditions with ease and even shows its best colors when left unwatered

offering elegant sprays of bi-colored flowers that appear delicate but belie the plant’s toughness

Nitro Black Gum (Tupelo) Deer Resistant When mass planted along slopesThe Nitro Black Gum or Tupelo tree is an excellent shade tree. These nativars are hardy, easy to care for, maintain a consistent shape and provide stunning multi season fire red foliage. In the spring the first leaves of this tree emerge a brilliant fire wagon red, which are beautiful on their own, but can providing a stunning backdrop for other specimen trees like dogwoods or redbuds. In summer the leaves transition to a deeper green with the