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Black Gum/
Sour Gum
Nyssa |
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Description:
An
excellent native tree with dark green summer color and spectacular
orange-scarlet fall color. Blue fruit attracts birds and animals of
all kinds. |
| Common Name: |
Black Gum, Sour Gum, Black Tupelo |
| Botanical
Name: |
Nyssa |
| Type: |
Deciduous tree |
| Growth Rate: |
Slow |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought, flooding, ozone and salt
and will grow in very dry to very wet soil. Nyssa will also grow in well-drained,
loamy, sandy or clay soils. Prefers a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant, likes moist soils, attracts
birds and butterflies; serves as a host for butterfly larvae |
| Pests: |
Scale |
| Diseases: |
Canker, leaf spot |
| Care: |
Little to no pruning is necessary. Fertilize with Holly-tone
as recommended. Planting Instructions: Trees &
Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Nyssa
sylvatica
Black Gum, Sour Gum, Black Tupelo
zones 4-9
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| Description: Excellent native tree with dark green summer
color and spectacular orange-scarlet fall color. Blue fruit attracts birds and
animals of all kinds. Grows 12-15' over a 10-15 year period. |
| Bloom Color: |
White (inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, orange and red fall color |
| Height: |
50' |
| Spread: |
25-35' |
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