Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Common Name: black gum
Family: Cornaceae
Distribution/Origin: Carolinian forest
Leaf/Bud: alternate, simple, entire, slightly undulating, semi-evergreen, good fall color
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Size: large
Habit: upright
Form: pyramid, apically dominant
Culture: full sun - partial shade, moist soil, tolerates wet/dry
Landscape Use: tree
Notes: safe tree - won't break under snow load
