Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum or Tupelo or Black Tupelo)

Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) is a striking specimen, shade, or even street tree with its glossy green leaves in the summer and blazing red fall leaves. Although the flowers are not particularly showy they are a rich nectar source for bees and its seed are a valuable food source for birds.  This tree is a beloved to the informed as it is very pretty and adds a nice bit of diversity to the urban and suburban forest! Sun Exposure Part Sun-Full Sun Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry-Mesic Height 30'-50' Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes & What Are Bulk Discounts? Why Plant Natives? Photo #1 By: By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (travail personnel) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Photo #2 By Bostonian13 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia