January 2, 2022 by mgnvmmfNyssa_sylvatica_Fruit_Detail_Aug_ELM Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum, Sour Gum, Black Tupelo) drupes ripen to blue-black September and October. This soft mast attracts a wide range of birds and some small mammals. Photo © Elaine Mills About mgnvmmf Previous Post:Nyssa_sylvatica_Fruit_Detail_Aug_ELM