Black Gum Tree Berries / Seeds

[GregManning]

FYI interesting; at least to me:

I have a Black Gum tree close to the house; lived here for 34 years. It’s the only known Gum on my 12-acer wooded property.
This is the first year I have seen berries / seeds on the tree. I probably just wasn’t very observant.
The tree is 14” DBH; and ~50’ high.

The berries are purple, ¼” diam.; the seed fills most of the inside of the berry.
The leaves are vey glossy green; & turn very bright red in late fall.

 

[Treetopflyer]

I work on many - lovely creatures they are

 

[Treezybreez]

Have a few in my yard that I enjoy. Their branch structure in winter is unmistakable.

 

[RogerM]

well now I'm going to pay some closer attention to the ones on the property here... Great tree, Tupelo

 

[Basswood]

Such an underrated tree!

 

[ATH]

Apparently it's difficult to propagate and transplant with standard nursery practice.

I've seen them struggle to take form too - kinda flatten out at the top/loose leader.

But great trees when it goes

 

[GregManning]

My Black Gun was natural. The house is 37 years old in a wood area that was selectively logged ~70+ years ago.
The tree was well established when I move in 34 years ago.