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THE Black
Gum
About the Black Gum :
The Blackgum tree, Nyssa sylvatica, is also known
as the Black Tupelo or Sourgum. Blackgum trees are
considered one of our most beautiful native trees.
It is thought of as one of the five best shade trees
in America. The Black tupelo tree makes an excellent
specimen tree with its outstanding summer and fall
foliage and habit> It is lovely in a naturalized
area. The Blackgum has moderate water requirements,
and displays a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali
soils.
This deciduous trees has outstanding scarlet fall
color and displays a lustrous dark green color in
the summer. The tree is pyramidal when young and
then opens with age. Some branches are pendulous and
the right-angled branches are attractive in winter.
It is a good street tree that casts light shade. It
does not tolerate standing water. The Blackgum tree
is a honey plant for bees and the fruit attracts
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