 | Swamp Tupelo, Black Gum, Swamp Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora Cornaceae Swamp tupelo sometimes grades into black gum (var. sylvatica) but is distinguished from the latter by its strongly ribbed seeds, the flared, buttressed trunk, and the narrow leaves, which are approximately 3 times as long as they are wide. Plant Habit or Use: large tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: greenish-yellow Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: hard, oval, strongly ribbed nutlet in drupe Height: to 120 ft. Width: to 90 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: medium Soil Requirements: acid neutral Additional Comments:
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