U.S. native black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), aka sour gum or black tupelo, is a medium to large shade tree. A young tree has an attractive pyramidal habit and dependable fall color. In the past transplanting black gum has been an issue, but modern advances in growing and planting practices have been solved. New cultivars […]
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Black Gum Should Be Planted More
Posted by Hugh on September 30th, 2014
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting birds, Black gum (Nyssa), Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Heat Tolerance, Large Shade trees, Native Plant, pin oak, Planting tips, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Transplant problem, Trees & Shrubs, watering iris, winter hardiness 
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