Black-gum (Nyssa sylvatica)


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Type

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Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Nyssa sylvatica

Common English name: Black-gum

Other names: Black tupelo, sourgum, Pepperidge

French name: Nyssa sylvestre

Habitat

Grows on wet ground along streams or in swamps.

Other notes

This species is very rare in Canada.

 

Hardiness zone(s)

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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