5 Live Plants Black Gum Tree 12 Inch Nyssa sylvatica Bare Root

Black Gum Tree, also known as Nyssa sylvatica, is a deciduous native shade tree admired for its elegant form, glossy summer foliage, and spectacular fall color that shifts from yellow to orange to deep scarlet. This 12 inch bare root live plant is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to establish a long lived, low maintenance tree in the landscape.
Black Gum works beautifully as a specimen tree, shade tree, or in naturalized and native plantings. It supports wildlife and offers year round ornamental interest with its appealing bark and colorful autumn display.
Species: Nyssa sylvatica
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, pyramidal when young, rounding with age
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well drained, acidic to neutral
Zones: 3 to 9
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 20 to 30 feet apart
Notes: Prefers consistent moisture; fall color is most intense in full sun