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Nyssa Sylvatica Black Gum — 2001 Plant of Merit & Grow Native

Although native to lowlands in southeastern Missouri, this stately tree does exceedingly well as a residential landscape shade tree. It matures to 30-50 feet tall with a straight deeply-textured trunk and rounded crown. Handsome dark green summer foliage gives way to spectacular orange-scarlet-purple fall color. Female trees produce dark blue oval fruits that are quite attractive to birds and wildlife. Performs well in moist lowspots.