{"product_id":"nyssa-sylvatica","title":"Nyssa sylvatica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes available: \u003c\/b\u003eTBD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics: \u003c\/b\u003ezones 3-9, 40-100' x 20-35' canopy at maturity, sun to part shade, primarily dioecious although individuals may also have perfect flowers present, tiny greenish-white flowers in late spring when tree is about 1\/2 leafed out followed by blue-black drupes (berries) ripening in early fall (on the female tree), prefers well-drained acidic soils and consistent moisture, but is very adaptable and can tolerate both drought and seasonal inundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack Gum, Black Tipelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge, Beetlebung, Cotton Gum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily: \u003c\/b\u003eCornaceae (Nyssaceae)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\/Distribution: \u003c\/b\u003eParts of south central Canada into Michigan, Illinois, and southeastern Missouri, east to southern Maine and down the coast to northern Florida, west into Texas and into parts of Mexico. Native to Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/b\u003eOccurs in both uplands and wetlands in a variety of soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore: \u003c\/b\u003eHas been used medicinally. The wood has been used for tool handles and weapons. Slow growing. Beautiful red fall color. Much more information coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource: \u003c\/b\u003ewhips from Cold Stream Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage credits: \u003c\/strong\u003eWikimedia Commons: fall color and botanical illustration\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Petal Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50784845201715,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/6115\/8195\/files\/512px-Black_Tupelo__West_Point__NY.jpg?v=1745252194","url":"https:\/\/honeypetalplants.com\/products\/nyssa-sylvatica","provider":"Honey Petal Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}