Black Tupelo | Medium Tree Seedling

Nyssa sylvatica Grow your own Black Tupelo — a.k.a. Black Gum — a medium-sized deciduous tree native to eastern North America 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights Moisture High Cold Hardiness -20°F Light Full Sun / Partial Shade Size 30 – 50' tall / 20 – 30' spread Lifespan 600 yrs Growth Rate Medium Drought Tolerance Low Wind Resistance Low Details About Jonsteen's Seedlings All of our trees are seed-grown without poison or pesticides at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds, temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling will only grow in value and beauty! About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes despite your honest efforts, we will be happy to replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling. You can learn more about our guarantee and tree replacement policy here.   Size Chart Seedling Size Chart: Medium Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between species’ growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedling’s root mass to determine its “size” (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance — the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.