Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)

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A stunning shade tree grows to average of 60’ with a spread of 20’–30′. Star shaped leaves are a dark green glossy, fall foliage with many shades of yellow, orange, purple or scarlet. Interesting bristly “gumballs” in fall. Fruit is bluish-black and attracts birds. Prefers well-drained, moist rich soils.  Slow to medium growth rate. Fun or Partial Sun. Native to Massachusetts.

Size: 12-18″ bare root seedling
Great food source for bees. Also known as black tupelo.

Photo Credit: Fontema, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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