Black Gum Tree Biography
Black gum trees are most often found growing in swamps, partly because they do best in acidic soil. Within the swamp, the tree favors growing on hummocks emerging from the water, with two to three trunks occupying each hummock. These hummocks are made of compressed peat. Across the United States, black gum trees are found in Maine, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Florida and Missouri.Once grown to maturity, black gum trees are usually about 40 to 60 feet tall and up to 2 feet in diameter, although specimens have been found reaching 100 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter; some of these large specimens have been estimated to be more than 400 years old. Black gum trees are naturally resistant to most pests and common diseases that afflict other tree species.These trees are fairly hardy and forgiving, but in order to thrive, black gums need well-drained, slightly acidic soil and hot, dry summers. Black gum trees should be planted in somewhat sheltered areas away from cold, drying winds; because they are originally a swamp tree in hot and humid conditions, black gum trees have little natural immunity to wind. Depending upon the soil conditions of the area, adding peat to the soil likely will benefit the black gum tree because it mimics its natural swamp habitat.
Black gum trees are most often found growing in swamps, partly because they do best in acidic soil. Within the swamp, the tree favors growing on hummocks emerging from the water, with two to three trunks occupying each hummock. These hummocks are made of compressed peat. Across the United States, black gum trees are found in Maine, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Florida and Missouri.Once grown to maturity, black gum trees are usually about 40 to 60 feet tall and up to 2 feet in diameter, although specimens have been found reaching 100 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter; some of these large specimens have been estimated to be more than 400 years old. Black gum trees are naturally resistant to most pests and common diseases that afflict other tree species.These trees are fairly hardy and forgiving, but in order to thrive, black gums need well-drained, slightly acidic soil and hot, dry summers. Black gum trees should be planted in somewhat sheltered areas away from cold, drying winds; because they are originally a swamp tree in hot and humid conditions, black gum trees have little natural immunity to wind. Depending upon the soil conditions of the area, adding peat to the soil likely will benefit the black gum tree because it mimics its natural swamp habitat.
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree
Black Gum Tree Leaf Drop Time Lapse, New Castle, Pennsylvania, Sept 30, 2010
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