Monday, October 24, 2022

Mighty Blackgum

Ode to the Tupelo Blackgum—I think the masterpiece of fall trees is the Tupelo Blackgum.   It grows into a mighty tree filled with beautiful, scarlet red, fall color on  shiny, dark thick leaves.  This morning as Phinnie and I strolled along, I marveled at how spectacular the Galla Meadow Blackgums were.  They glowed with only a smidgen of rain.  The prettiest is a small one as it’s in a low spot and received more moisture. God made those sparkling Arkansas diamonds, but His creation of the Tupelo Blackgum is just as magnificent.








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