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Nyssa sylvatica

Black Tupelo, Black Gum

(Zone 4) One of the best and most consistent native trees for fall color. Useful for naturalized areas. Does well as a specimen or street tree in residential areas.

Flower: Late May - Early June Greenish Yellow Fruit: Sept - Oct Purple Oblong Drupe Fall Color: Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple Shape: Spreading Pyramidal Size: 40' X 25' Distinct Features: Spectacular fall color Best Dig Time: Spring Adaptable To: Uses: Attracts wildlife Naturalizing Specimen Suburban		pH Preference : Slightly Acidic soil Acidic soil *Tolerates:* Sun Preference: Full Sun *Tolerates:* Partial Shade Full Sun Shade Soil Moisture Preferred: Moist Wet *Tolerates:* Dry Wet Site Preferred: Poorly Drained Well Drained *Tolerates:* Environmental Tolerances: Disease Drought Heat Pest Pollution Salt Spray Wind / Exposed Sites

http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0207RD_Natives.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0906RDi_Bees.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1007RD_FallPlanting.pdf

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