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

Future
16120 06-12in Amped 0 0
16121 12-18in Amped 0 0
16122 18-24in Amped 0 0
1619 S3-3 RPM 1192 0
1620 S3-5 RPM 0 0
1622 S3-3CG RPM 2134 0
1623 06in 25 0
1624 12in 0 0
1625 18in 0 0
1621 S3-15 RPM 0 0

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

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Spread:

20-30 Feet

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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