Black Gum
Black Gum or Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is an attractive, variable-shaped, deciduous tree. It grows to 30-60 ft. or taller, with horizontally spreading branches. Black Gum is a handsome ornamental and shade tree and it is also a honey plant that provides ample nectar for bees. The juicy, bitter fruit is consumed by many birds and mammals although multiple trees may be needed for significant production. This species tolerates drier soils but more commonly found in low-lying sites with high water tables. Provides stunning fall color, bringing many shade of yellow, orange, bright red, purple, and scarlet
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Soils: Sand, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Dry to Wet
Shade Tolerance: Sun to Shade
Mature Height: 30-60 ft, up to 100 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Uses: ornamental, shade, wildlife, birds, bees, erosion control
Black Gum or Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is an attractive, variable-shaped, deciduous tree. It grows to 30-60 ft. or taller, with horizontally spreading branches. Black Gum is a handsome ornamental and shade tree and it is also a honey plant that provides ample nectar for bees. The juicy, bitter fruit is consumed by many birds and mammals although multiple trees may be needed for significant production. This species tolerates drier soils but more commonly found in low-lying sites with high water tables. Provides stunning fall color, bringing many shade of yellow, orange, bright red, purple, and scarlet
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Soils: Sand, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Dry to Wet
Shade Tolerance: Sun to Shade
Mature Height: 30-60 ft, up to 100 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Uses: ornamental, shade, wildlife, birds, bees, erosion control
Black Gum or Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is an attractive, variable-shaped, deciduous tree. It grows to 30-60 ft. or taller, with horizontally spreading branches. Black Gum is a handsome ornamental and shade tree and it is also a honey plant that provides ample nectar for bees. The juicy, bitter fruit is consumed by many birds and mammals although multiple trees may be needed for significant production. This species tolerates drier soils but more commonly found in low-lying sites with high water tables. Provides stunning fall color, bringing many shade of yellow, orange, bright red, purple, and scarlet
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Soils: Sand, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Dry to Wet
Shade Tolerance: Sun to Shade
Mature Height: 30-60 ft, up to 100 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Uses: ornamental, shade, wildlife, birds, bees, erosion control