Black Gum (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small mallee with rough dark-colored bark toward the butt; yields a red eucalyptus kino gum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Columnar tree of eastern North America having horizontal limbs and small leaves that emerge late in spring and have brilliant color in early fall.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The black gum tree stood out in the forest with its vibrant fall colors, attracting many leaf-peeping tourists.
- In eastern North America, the black gum is a popular choice for landscaping due to its unique, columnar shape.
- The small leaves of the black gum tree emerge relatively late in the spring, but make up for it with their brilliant display of color in the fall.
- Black gum trees are often used as ornamental trees in public parks and gardens, prized for their striking fall foliage.
- As the seasons changed, the black gum tree transformed from a dull green to a brilliant yellow, orange, and red, making it a stunning sight to behold.