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

Enhance your landscape with this live Black Gum Tree (Nyssa sylvatica), a beautiful native tree admired for its spectacular fall foliage, attractive bark, and exceptional wildlife value. Also known as Black Tupelo or Sour Gum, this hardy deciduous tree produces brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, making it a standout specimen in any yard or garden. Its adaptability to a variety of growing conditions, including moist soils and occasional wet areas, makes it an excellent choice for home landscapes, naturalized settings, and wildlife gardens. Your healthy bare root starter tree arrives ready for planting and establishment.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Gum starter tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches (minimum 6–12 inches)
✔️ Shipped bare root (no nursery pot)
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Gum Tree (Black Tupelo, Sour Gum)
Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: 30–50 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: No, best suited for landscape planting

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a location with well-draining soil and water regularly during the first growing season. Black Gum adapts well to moist conditions and even tolerates occasional standing water once established. Minimal pruning is needed beyond removing damaged or crossing branches.