1. A deciduous tree native to eastern North America, having dark bark, small greenish flowers, and blue-black fruit; also called tupelo or sour gum.
Usage: Also known as Nyssa sylvatica or black tupelo; Common in swamps and moist woodlands

Examples

• The blackgum tree is prized for its brilliant red fall foliage.
• Blackgum wood is hard and dense, making it useful for tool handles.
• Many birds feed on the dark berries produced by blackgum trees in autumn.
• The blackgum thrives in the wetlands of the southeastern United States.
• Beekeepers value blackgum flowers as a source of nectar for honey production.