Very nice ornamental tree for urban areas. Birds love the fleshy fruits and bees enjoy the nectar and pollen from the flowers.
Height: 30-60'
Color: Scarlet leaf color in the fall
Conditions: Full sun to medium shade, tolerant of clay soils
Flowering: April-June

Blackgum
Nyssa sylvatica
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