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About
Black Gum Trees: Black Gum or black tupelo or sour gum,
is considered one of our most beautiful native trees. It is thought
of as one of the five best shade trees in America. The black tupelo
makes an excellent specimen tree; outstanding summer and fall foliage
and habit, lovely in a naturalized area. The black gum has moderate
water requirements, and displays a moderate tolerance to salt and
alkali soils.
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| Black
Gum Tree Facts |
| Scientific
Name: |
Nyssa
sylvatica
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| Foliage: |
Dark
Green Leaves
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| Mature
Height: |
50-60
Feet
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| Mature
Spread: |
30
Feet
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| Soil: |
sandy,
loam, clay
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| Zones: |
3-9
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| Moisture: |
moderate
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Has
outstanding scarlet fall color and displays a lustrous dark green
color in the summer. Pyramidal when young; opens with age; some
branches are pendulous; right angled branches are attractive in
winter. Casts light shade; good street tree if not heavily polluted;
does not tolerate standing water; honey plant for bees; fruit attracts
birds.
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