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Nyssa sylvatica /Black Gum
Foliage in late summer
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Scientific Name:
Nyssa sylvatica
Common Name:
Black Gum
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
over 50 feet
Spread:
30 - 40 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White, Green
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Blue
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Splendid red color early in autumn. The bluish fruit is eaten by birds and other wildlife. Suitable for use as a landscape shade tree, particularly in urban areas. It will grow where the soils may be too moist for most trees.