| Botanical Name: | Nyssa sylvatica |
| Common Name: | Black Gum |
| Zone: | 3-9 |
| Height Average: | 30-50′ |
| Spread Average: | 20-30′ |
| Habit: | Upright oval, pyramidal shaped when young |
| Culture: | Sun to part sun |
| Foliage: | Glossy darker green leaves; yellow/orange/red fall color |
| Flower: | Small green/white flowers in spring |
| Comments: | Native tree which makes it an excellent choice for a shade tree |