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Genus: Nyssa Species: sylvatica Common Name: Sour Gum Family: Cornaceae + Nyssaceae Order: Cornales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Tree Height: 30 to 50 feet Width: 20 to 30 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Greenish white Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 3-9 Note: Sour Gum is suitable as a shade or street tree. Flowers of this dioecious tree are an excellent source of nectar for bees. This plant has a spectacular scarlet Fall color. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist to wet, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.