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Nyssa sylvatica

Family Nyssaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 9 - 21 m (30 - 70 ft)
Spread 6 - 11 m (20 - 35 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The tree Nyssa sylvatica (black gum) bears medium green blossoms during late spring. This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, glossy and bold textured foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is showy and cork-like in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Nyssa sylvatica (black gum). Nyssa sylvatica (black gum) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Nyssa sylvatica . Nyssa sylvatica is tolerant of drought, wet sites and compacted soil. In autumn, Nyssa sylvatica is alight with fall colour.