| Common Name: |
Green Gable Black Gum |
| Scientific Name: |
Nyssa sylvatica 'Green Gable' - 'NSUHH' PP#22951 |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Tupelo, Cotton Gum, Pepperidge, Sour Gum Tree, Black Tupelo |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Form: |
Pyramidal when young |
| Bloom Color: |
Greenish-white flowers |
| Bloom Size: |
Small |
| Bloom Season: |
Spring |
| Fruit Description: |
Fruits mature to a dark blue and are attractive to birds and wildlife; female trees need a male pollinator to set fruit |
| Foliage Description: |
Obovate to elliptic, entire to slightly toothed leaves (to 5" long) are dark green above and paler below |
| Height of Plant: |
30-50 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
20-30 ft. |
| Growth Rate: |
Slow |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3-9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium to wet |
| Soil Type: |
Average, medium to wet soils; prefers moist, acidic soils; tolerates poorly-drained soils and can grow in standing water |
| Native Range: |
Eastern North America |
| Maintenance: |
Low |