Nyssa sylvatica

Black Gum

  • Deciduous, ornamental, shade tree
  • One of the best trees for fall color
  • Interesting, textured bark
  • Upright, oval to rounded crown
  • Food and cover for watchable wildlife
  • Use in large yards

  • Category: Trees
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 30-50 ft
  • Spread: 20-30 ft
Item Size Avail
10554 B&B 2" 0
10556 B&B 3.5" 2
10557 B&B 4" 0
10558 B&B 1.5" 6
11237 B&B 3" 0
10553 25G 1
10555 2
10555 2
10559 B&B 4.5" 2
20127 3
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Exposure
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Green
Red
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Fall Color
Great Foliage
Native
Naturalizing
Specimen
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall