Sunday, 4 October 2015

Nyssa sylvatica


  • Common Name - black gum
  • Botanical Name - Nyssa sylvatica
  • Family - Nyssaceae
  • Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, ovate shape, acute apex, enitre margins, smooth texture
  • Flower - clustered flowers
  • Bud - alternate
  • Bark - nicely furrowed, corky
  • Fruit - drupe, September - October
  • Habit - horizontal, open, irregular branches
  • Form - loose oval
  • Size -  > 18 m
  • Culture - moist soil,  full sun/part shade 
  • Use - bird habitat, tall background


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