Description

An order minimum of 50 of this size/species is required. We regret that quantities less than 50 will not be honored, accepted, or processed.

Botanic Name(s): Nyssa sylvatica 2-3ft
Common Name(s): Black gum, sourgum, black or swamp tupelo
Mature height: 50′
Mature spread: 30′
Flower Color / Bloom Time: Green / May-June
Fruit: Berry / June – July
Fall Color: Red, purple
Sun Exposure:

• Full Sun
• Part Sun

Soil moisture: Moist
Soil Ph: 5 – 7
Soil Type:

• Clay Soil – High clay content, fine texture
• Loamy Soil – Mostly silt, sand, some clay
• Organic Soil – High level of decayed leaves, bark
• Sandy Soil – Coarse texture

Native Habitat: Forested seasonal wetlands, swamp borders, upland woods, dry slopes, seasonally flooded or saturated
Notes: Outstanding fall color
High Wildlife Value:

• Beneficial Insects
• Songbirds
• Small Mammals
• Waterfowl

FAC – Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands
Native to Coastal Regions
Native To Mountain Regions
Native to Piedmont Regions
Native Tree