Black Gum - Nyssa sylvatica

Common Name: Black Gum Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Wet, Rich, Peaty, Moist , Acidic Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade, Full Sun Foliage: Red/Purple Fall Color, Deciduous Height: 30-60 feet Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators, Birds Berry Color: Purple/Black
Description: This is a tree for wet soils. It can reach 80 feet tall and has a spread of 20 to 35 feet. It has glossy dark green leaves in summer which turn brilliant red in the fall. Branches twist and make a nice winter feature. This tree can be dioecious but it is also co-sexual and monoecious.
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