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Tried and True Native Plant Selections
for the Mid-Atlantic
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Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum, Sour Gum, Black Tupelo)
Commonly found in a variety of sites from creek bottoms to upland slopes throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region (except for northern-most Pennsylvania), Black Gum is noted for its beautiful yellow to orange to scarlet fall foliage. Bees make a flavorful honey from the nectar-rich flowers, while many birds and mammals enjoy the juicy fruit.
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Tried and True Native Plant Fact Sheets