Nyssa sylvatica

Black Gum

Black Gum rivals anything for fall color with spectrum of glowing shades. Fruit is favored by many birds.

	Outstanding ornamental shade tree
	One of the best trees for fall color
	Interesting, textured bark
	Food and cover for watchable wildlife

Item	Description	On Hand
14555	12-18in MG	150
14556	18-24in MG	450
1619	# 3 RPM	482
1621	15s RPM	23
1622	# 3CG RPM	1885
1623	06in	1500
1624	12in	2950
1625	18in	876

More about Nyssa sylvatica :

This Plants of Merit winner is the host plant for the black and white Hebrew Moth. There are separate male and female trees. Interesting bark has alligator-like texture.

Black Gum Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. This deep rooted tree is difficult to transplant when mature.

Height:

30-50 Feet

Spread:

20-30 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4-7

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist, Well-Drained

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•

Fall

Foliage Color

•

Orange

Habit

•

Deciduous

Program

•	MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)
•	Plants of Merit
•	Grow Native!

Attributes

•	Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
•	Great Foliage
•	Midwest Native
•	Specimen