Blackgum

flat =Research= The black gum is commonly medium in size though the tree can grow anywhere from 40 feet to 100 feet depending on the climate the tree is in. Another interesting fact about the black gum is that this tree could live up to 400 years if undisturbed.

=Information= The black gum’s wood is very hard to split; therefore the tree is used for boxes, fuel and in railroad ties. The tree's fruits and other foliage offer many foods for birds and other animals in the wild.

=Scientific Name/Common Name= Nyssa sylatica Black gum or Black Tupelo

Alex Eberhart, Blake Bizousky, Dillon Perry, Scott Jordt

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=Research= The Blackgum is commonly medium in size, though the tree can grow anywhere from 40 feet to 100 feet depending on the climate the tree is in. Another interesting fact about the Blackgum is that this tree could live up to 400 years if undisturbed.

=Information= The Blackgum’s wood is very hard to split; therefore, the tree is used for boxes, fuel, and in railroad ties. The tree's fruits and other foliage offer many foods for birds and other animals in the wild.

=Scientific Name/Common Name= //Nyssa sylatica// Blackgum or Black Tupelo

Alex Eberhart, Blake Bizousky, Dillon Perry, Scott Jordt