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Common Name: Black Gum
Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Location: Spalding Circle – six trees planted to form grove
Size: 2 inches diameter at breast height
Native to: Eastern U.S.
This tree typically grows to: 30 to 50 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide
This tree prefers these conditions: Full sun to part shade, medium to wet soils
Special about this tree:
- Glossy dark green leaves turn spectacular red, yellow and burgundy in fall.
- Tolerates wet soils.
- Flowers are not very showy, but attract pollinators.
- Female trees produce dangling berries that turn midnight-blue in fall and winter, and attract birds.
- Really beautiful medium size tree.
- Can be difficult to transplant, so choose your site well for mature size.
