Tags: Blackgum
Nyssa sylvatica

This fantastic native selection heralds spring with bright red new foliage, turning rich dark green before a brilliant fall finale with yellow-orange, and vibrant scarlet. Excellent Leafspot resistance. Brown-black bark is heavily textured. Red-tinged branches add winter interest. Small ornamental black fruit is loved by birds. Deciduous.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
30-50 ft tall and wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
Low, Once established, water deeply, occasionally; more in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Provide deep, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established prefers evenly moist soil, but tolerates dry spells and heavy moisture. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune for shape and structure in winter.Pruning time: winter.