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Black Gum (Tupelo) and soil pH
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Posted by amyjean 5 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 6, 06 at 14:52
I would like to plant a Black Gum, but my soil pH is 7.1. Everything I've read on this tree suggests that it needs an acidic soil. Am I way off in trying to plant this? (The fall foliage is SPECTACULAR!)
Thank you in advance,
Amy |
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RE: Black Gum (Tupelo) and soil pH
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| Mine seem to be doing fine and my soil is very alkaline (Indiana limestone stuff). They are only about 10-12 years old, but they're doing great. |
RE: Black Gum (Tupelo) and soil pH
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| Around here they are mostly found on acid soils, but they also grow on limestone soils. I don't think they're picky about soil. |
RE: Black Gum (Tupelo) and soil pH
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Catherinet and Ladyslppr -thank you both for your prompt responses! Now, one more question, please: Do your trees turn a beautiful color in autumn?
Kindly, Amy |
RE: Black Gum (Tupelo) and soil pH
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| Yes. But I think trees tend to be less colorful sometimes when they're young, and look better as they age. (just like humans, hopefully!) |
RE: Black Gum (Tupelo) and soil pH
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My soil is acidic,blackgum grows well here as does white oak,redoak,sweetgum, cherry,dogwood,if that helps any and yes it does have a beautiful scarlet color.If you can look toward the sun through the leaves the color is out of this world.
oakleif |
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