Black Gum | Nyssa sylvatica
The Black Gum tree, also known as Black Tupelo, is recognizable by its shiny green leaves and brilliant fall foliage. It's an excellent species to support wildlife, and it's an extremely resilient and adaptable tree. It can tolerate drought, standing water, and everything in between. It can also handle ice and salty coastal air, but it doesn't like alkaline soils.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
The Black Gum tree, also known as Black Tupelo, is recognizable by its shiny green leaves and brilliant fall foliage. It's an excellent species to support wildlife, and it's an extremely resilient and adaptable tree. It can tolerate drought, standing water, and everything in between. It can also handle ice and salty coastal air, but it doesn't like alkaline soils.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
The Black Gum tree, also known as Black Tupelo, is recognizable by its shiny green leaves and brilliant fall foliage. It's an excellent species to support wildlife, and it's an extremely resilient and adaptable tree. It can tolerate drought, standing water, and everything in between. It can also handle ice and salty coastal air, but it doesn't like alkaline soils.
Sun: Full sun
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
