Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum)
Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum)
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Nyssa sylvatica

Black Gum

Plant Type: Native

Prefers low lying, wooded areas or pond peripheries.

  • Dense, conical habit
  • Red turning to dark green foliage
  • Scarlet fall color

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Mature Height:

30-50 ft

Mature Spread:

20-30 ft

Zone:

4-9

Nyssa sylvatica Characteristics & Attributes:

Attracts Songbirds
Deer Resistant
Part Sun
Sun
Spring
Average Water
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Native
Salt Tolerant
Landscape Characteristics
Foliage Color
Flowers
Specialty Use
Woodland Garden
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Shade Tree
Native
Habit
Upright
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Color
Green
Red
Attributes
Specimen
Rain Garden
Border or Bed
Fall Color