Swamp Black Gum

Its more upland relative, Nyssa sylvatica, grows well in sandy uplands and is highly similar in appearance. Somewhat slow growing.



Grows naturally in swamps and best planted in moist areas. For moist settings, it is appropriate both as a shade tree and as a fall-color specimen tree in those parts of the state that get good fall cooling.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Fruite eaten by birds and small to medium sized animals.

Dome swamps, strand swamps. Tolerates extended periods of inundation.

• Fall color, Hurricane wind resistance
• Pollinated by bees.