Nyssa sylvatica

Nyssa sylvatica, commonly known as the black gum, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. This fascinating species is renowned for its stunning crimson fall foliage, a result of anthocyanin pigments. The Nyssa sylvatica displays a distinctive horizontal branching pattern, often with drooping lower branches, creating a pyramidal to rounded crown. The bark of mature trees is grayish-black and deeply furrowed, resembling alligator hide. Nyssa sylvatica thrives in acidic, moist soils and is a valuable component of wetland ecosystems.

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