The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

A black gum tree, a native shade tree with brilliant fall color, is a food source and habitat for wildlife. There are many reasons to plant and grow a black gum tree (Nyssa sylvatica). For starters, ...

Even though the black gum tree, Nyssa sylvatica, is unfamiliar and underused in mid-Missouri landscapes, those who are acquainted with this native species — heralded for its shiny, dark green, 5-inch ...