Nyssa sylvatica :: Black Tupelo/Black Gum
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nyssa black gum
 

Foliage: Dark green, glossy
Size: H 35' S 20'
Fall Color: Hot coppery red
Soil: Moist, well drained, but will tolerate wet sites, heavy clay, and urban conditions
Shape: Pyramidal when young, spreading and irregular with age
Growth Rate: Slow
Flower: White, insignificant
Fruit: 1/2", round, blue
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Additional Notes: The rich green glossy foliage appears to ignite with color in the fall.

 

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Pemberville, OH