Green Gable™ Black Gum, also known as Nyssa sylvatica 'Green Gable', is a beautiful and versatile tree that is native to North America. Here's everything you need to know about it:
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Appearance: Green Gable™ Black Gum is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 40-50 feet (12-15 meters) with a spread of 20-30 feet (6-9 meters). It has a pyramidal shape when young, gradually becoming more rounded with age. The leaves are glossy green during the summer and turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall.
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Bark: The bark of Green Gable™ Black Gum is grayish-brown and develops distinctive blocky ridges as the tree matures.
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Flowers: In the spring, small greenish-white flowers appear on the tree. While they are not particularly showy, they attract bees and other pollinators.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern US; GA Native |
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Height: |
45’ - 50’ |
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Spread: |
30’ - 35’ |
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Spacing: |
32’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Scale, rust, canker, and leaf spots can be occasional problems. Can tolerate both standing water and some drought.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Shade Tree, Privacy Screen, and Bog Gardens.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bald Cypress, Swamp Oak, Swamp Rosemallow
IMAGE: Photo by denisbin, Black Gum
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
