Black Gum

Nyssa sylvatica

Attractive, slow-growing tree with waxy leaves. Beautiful blue berries and showy scarlet-colored fall foliage.

BLOOM TIME
  • May
  • June
SUNLIGHT
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT

Over 20'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Birds, Mammals

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon