Nyssa sylvatica, PA Ecotype

Blackgum, PA Ecotype

Single-stemmed tree; fruit is eaten by birds in late summer; seeds are eaten by wildlife in the winter.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Blackgum, PA Ecotype

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Pollinator Favorites, Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines

• Characteristics:

  Brilliant fall foliage.

• Habitat:

  Moist to dry woods, rocky slopes.

• Bloom Period:

  Spring/Summer

• Typical Height:

  97.5 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  30 in

• pH:

  4.5 – 6.0

• Pollinator Value:

  High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FAC

• Midwest

  FAC

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  3,400

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 1.47 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy