Genus - Nyssa Species - Sylvatica Common name - Blackgum Other names - Black Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge, Sourgum, Beetlebung Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 5 - 8 Height - 50'-70' / 15 - 21(60) m Spread - 25'-35' / 7 - 10(30) m Plant type - Tree Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Slow Soil PH - Acidic Soil type - Clay, Loam, Well Drained Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees Germination rate - 90% Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow Green Plant growth rate - Slow

• BLACKGUM Nyssa Sylvatica 10 SEEDS
• Sour gum or black tupelo is an irregular growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America. The green oval leaves are usually wider at the tip than at the base and turn bright red in the fall, often with leaves sporadically changing yellow or orange i late summer.
• The flowers are an excellent nectar source for bees. Sour gum is difficult to transplant because of its deep taproot. Therefore, plant this tree from containers when young and allow it to establish. It likes deep, moist, acidic, well drained soils but can tolerate poor drainage and drought. It has been found to be happily growing in fairly compact urban soils, as well along lakes and streams. This makes a lovely specimen shade tree, but is even more dynamic when planted in small clusters.
• Therefore, plant this tree from containers when young and allow it to establish. It likes deep, moist, acidic, well drained soils but can tolerate poor drainage and drought. It has been found to be happily growing in fairly compact urban soils, as well along lakes and streams. This makes a lovely specimen shade tree, but is even more dynamic when planted in small clusters.

BLACKGUM Nyssa Sylvatica 10 SEEDS