Common Name: Black Gum               

Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica

Location: Spalding Circle – six trees planted to form grove 

Size: 2 inches diameter at breast height

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Native to: Eastern U.S.

This tree typically grows to:  30 to 50 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide

This tree prefers these conditions:  Full sun to part shade, medium to wet soils

Special about this tree:  

• Glossy dark green leaves turn spectacular red, yellow and burgundy in fall.
• Tolerates wet soils.
• Flowers are not very showy, but attract pollinators.
• Female trees produce dangling berries that turn midnight-blue in fall and winter, and attract birds.
• Really beautiful medium size tree.
• Can be difficult to transplant, so choose your site well for mature size.

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