Description
Black Gum
Nyssa slyvatica
Height: 30-60 feet
Spread: 20-30 feet
Bloom time: Spring
Light: Sun to shade
Soil: Moist
Pot Size: 3/4 Gallon
Sapling Size: 1 foot
Wildlife value: Attracts birds, mammals, bees, and other insects
Note: Fall color is particularly gorgeous, ranging from orange to deep red. Can be grown in a wide variety of habitats
Approved for planting at Foxfield Preserve.
