Nyssa sylvatica
Black Gum, Sour Gum, Black Tupelo
Family: Nyssaceae Nyssa
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4B - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Specimen |
| Height | 30' to 75' / 9.20m to 22.80m |
| Spread | 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Blue |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval, pyramidal |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |