Wildfire Black Gum (Tupelo) Size:4 to 5 ft. or rock garden

or rock garden

Those winter blooms provide valuable forage for winter-active bumblebees when few other nectar sources exist

Crabapple trees are also a great source for providing for pollinators with their spring time flowers and their fruit will also feed birds into the winter

It is also smaller making it a wonderful understory tree or a perfect specimen tree to add in a garden

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Wildfire Black Gum (Tupelo) Size:4 to 5 ft. or rock gardenThe Wildfire Black Gum or Tupelo tree is a personal favorite shade tree. That's why I have one shading the southwest side of my home from the sun. But really, what's not to love? These nativars are hardy, easy to care for, maintain a consistent shape and provide stunning multi season fire red foliage. In the spring the first leaves of this tree emerge a brilliant fire wagon red, which are beautiful on their own, but can providing a stunning backdrop