Black Gum

Verified Florida NativeTree

Nyssa sylvatica

Family: Nyssaceae

Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) is a Florida native tree. A medium-sized deciduous tree with glossy leaves that turn brilliant red in fall. Tolerates wet conditions and provides excellent wildlife habitat. Habitats: Woodland, Wetland, Swamp, Riparian. Light: full sun, partial shade.

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Inferred — no authoritative source on file

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Inferred — no authoritative source on file

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Inferred — no authoritative source on file

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Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Tree

Bloom Time: Spring

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Plant Description

A medium-sized deciduous tree with glossy leaves that turn brilliant red in fall. Tolerates wet conditions and provides excellent wildlife habitat.

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Medium
Soil: Loamy, Clay, Muck, Acidic
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Tolerance: None

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 30-80 ft
Mature Width: 20-40 ft
Growth Rate: Slow

Ecological Value

✓Birds
✓Butterflies
✓Bees

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Bloom Season: Spring

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: WoodlandWetlandSwampRiparian
USDA Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a
Flood Tolerance: High

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