Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum or Tupelo or Black Tupelo) Shrub/Tree Naturally uncommon around the Chicago

Naturally uncommon around the Chicago area

Hardiness Zone: 3 TO 9

but also this solar mix has some wetter soil moisture plants to adapt to your site's varying conditions

Salty Alkali Grass

Although the flowers are not particularly showy they are a rich nectar source for bees and its seed are a valuable food source for birds

Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum or Tupelo or Black Tupelo) Shrub/Tree Naturally uncommon around the ChicagoNyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) is a striking specimen, shade, or even street tree with its glossy green leaves in the summer and blazing red fall leaves. Although the flowers are not particularly showy they are a rich nectar source for bees and its seed are a valuable food source for birds. This tree is a beloved to the informed as it is very pretty and adds a nice bit of diversity to the urban and suburban forest! Sun Exposure Part Sun Full Sun Soil