Size and Light Requirements

The black gum thrives under partial shade to full sun. A slow-grower, black gums typically reach 30 feet in height in about 40 years.

Plant This Tree

This tree is available through our residential planting program, RiverSmart Homes.

You can get up to $100 back for planting this tree yourself through our tree rebate program.

Photo Credits

mollsie, Charles T. Bryson, Tom Potterfield, Jay Sturner, Jan Macario

Find Another Tree

All the trees in this guide have been selected by Casey Trees and are well adapted to the soil and conditions present in Washington, DC.

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