Nyssa sylvatica

With its brightly colored, shiny autumn leaves and wide range of adaptability, especially well-suited to wet sites. This is a great landscape tree. Unlike widely planted Sweetgum, even seedlings of black gum are dependable for fall color. Needs pruning when young. These air-pruned plants ensure transplant success.

Plant Details

Common Name Black gum, Black Tupelo
Growth Habit Tree
Hardiness Zone 4–9
Mature Height 30'-50'
Mature Width 20'-30'
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Insignificant
Foliage Color Green
Fall Color Red, Orange, Scarlet, Yellow, Purple
Plant Features Native to North America and Fall Color

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