Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Easy to Grow It's a tough plant that

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

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

This particular cultivar is a arendsii astilbe

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

Similar to the fruit on a holly or dogwood

Forum™ Black Gum (Tupelo) Easy to Grow It's a tough plant thatA 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.