Common Name: Black Gum
Latin Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Size: 40 (min) to 60 (max)
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Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica
Maximum Height: 60 feet
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Nyssa sylvatica
Maximum Height: 60 feet
Family: Nyssaceae
Genus: Nyssa
species: sylvatica
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Size: 40 (min) to 60 (max)
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Availability: | Some Availability | ||
Sustainability: | Very Good | See other plants that are sustainable. | |
Full Sun Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like full sun. | |
Part Shade Tolerance: | Good Performance | See other plants that like part shade. | |
Deep Shade Tolerance: | Does Not Perform Well |
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