Common Name: Blackgum (Black Tupelo) Latin Name: Nyssa sylvatica Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, poorly drained sites Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Brilliant fall color; horizontal branching habit. Comments: Prefers acid soils. Bright, shiny foliage turns red and purple early in the fall. Problems: Shallow-rooted. Firewise: Yes

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