Blackgum Tree Live Plant 16-24 Inches Nyssa sylvatica 2-3 Years Old Bare Root Missouri Grown

Blackgum Tree Live Plant - 16-24 Inches

The Blackgum tree (Nyssa sylvatica) is a 2-3 year old sapling measuring between 16-24 inches, perfect for enhancing your garden or outdoor space. Known for its striking fall foliage and hardy nature, this tree offers both aesthetic appeal and resilience.

• Color-changing foliage with vibrant green leaves in spring and summer, turning red, orange, and yellow in fall.
• Upright growth with a pyramidal shape, suitable for shade and landscape design.
• Thrives in various soil types and adapts well to full sun or partial shade.
• Low-maintenance and drought-resistant once established.
• Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
• Supports local wildlife by providing food and habitat.
• Ships as a bare root live plant to ensure freshness.

Growing Information

The Blackgum tree prefers moist, well-drained soils but is adaptable to different soil conditions. It requires moderate watering and benefits from full sun to partial shade exposure. Once established, it is drought-resistant and low-maintenance, making it a practical choice for various landscapes.

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.