Blackgum Tree Live Plant 12-24 Inches Bare Root Nyssa sylvatica

Receive a live Blackgum Tree (Nyssa sylvatica) that is 12-24 inches tall and 2-3 years old. This bare root plant is freshly dug upon order to ensure optimal health and growth. Known for its stunning fall foliage, the Blackgum Tree is a beautiful addition to any garden.

• Height: 12-24 inches
• Growth Habit: Deciduous tree with a pyramidal shape
• Foliage Color: Vibrant red, orange, and yellow in fall
• Ideal Location: Full sun to partial shade
• Care Level: Moderate, suitable for zones 5-9
• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
• Shipping: Priority shipping with roots wrapped in moist newspaper

Common Name: Blackgum Tree
Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular watering, especially in dry periods
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Growth Habit: Pyramidal, becoming more rounded with age
Format: Bare root

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.