The Kendal at Oberlin Indigenous Peoples interest group recently hosted an intergenerational tree planting ceremony to ...

There are towns in Mississippi with romantic names that bring to mind the picturesque scenery of the Scottish Highlands or the historic ambiance of an ancient seat of academia. There are towns named ...

Let’s turn our attention to the blackgum tree and consider why its trunk is often hollow and the ways in which that feature has been utilized. First, a little botanical background is in order. Most ...

I want to highlight two of the “trees for bees” that I mentioned last week. One is Nyssa sylvatica, a.k.a. black gum or tupelo. I fell in love with this tree in the Connecticut woods near where I grew ...

Wildfire black gum (Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’) is a beautiful native deciduous tree with a dense conical shape and horizontal branching. Its oblong-shaped leaves are 2 to 5 inches long and 1 to 3 ...

Even though the black gum tree, Nyssa sylvatica, is unfamiliar and underused in mid-Missouri landscapes, those who are acquainted with this native species — heralded for its shiny, dark green, 5-inch ...

As you travel around our great state, you may notice that some cities and towns feel friendlier and more welcoming than others. When you enter these cities, you enjoy parking the car and walking ...

The City of Tallahassee is once again offering free trees to eligible homeowners within the city limits. The Adopt A Tree program provides and helps plant native and naturalized trees to increase the ...

If you're looking for a tree with brilliant fall foliage to brighten your yard, look no further than the black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica). Fiery reds, oranges, vivid yellows, and even purple shades ...

On this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the Black Gum, also known as bee gum. This simple leaved species can bring brilliant fall color and is best ...

EAST GOSHEN — In honor of Arbor Day, which is Friday, April 26, the township planted a 15-foot tall black gum tree Saturday morning, April 20, in Clymer’s Woods. A well-used walking trail loops around ...