Black Gum Live Tree | Nyssa sylvatica Bare Root | 12–24 Inches Tall | Native Shade Tree | Brilliant Fall Color

Enhance your landscape with the beauty of the Black Gum Tree (Nyssa sylvatica), a hardy native tree celebrated for its spectacular red and purple fall foliage, distinctive textured bark, and exceptional wildlife value. This healthy starter tree measures approximately 12–24 inches tall and is shipped bare root for safe transit. Black Gum is an excellent choice for shade trees, naturalized landscapes, and wildlife gardens, thriving in a wide range of growing conditions while providing year-round interest.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Gum tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no soil or pot)
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Gum, Black Tupelo, Sour Gum
Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Plant Type: Deciduous native tree
Growth Stage: Starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 30–50 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Black Gum in a location with moist, well-draining soil and plenty of sunlight for the most vibrant fall color. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, and apply mulch to help retain soil moisture.