Nyssa sylvatica, PA Ecotype
Blackgum, PA Ecotype
The fruit is eaten by birds in late summer; the seeds are eaten by wildlife in the winter.
General Product Information:
Item Number: NYSSYL01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Pollinator Favorites, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Classification: Woody Deciduous Tree
Characteristics: Single-stemmed; brilliant fall foliage.
Habitat: Moist to dry woods, rocky slopes.
Bloom Period: April to June
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 97.5 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 30 in
pH: 4.5 – 6.0
Pollinator Value: High
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Shade
Drought: Low
Salt: Moderate
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 3,400
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy