Nyssa sylvatica Marshall

Trees, 5–30 m, <proximal limbs spreading to slightly drooping>, crown irregular; bark ± regularly longitudinally and transversely fissured; twigs puberulent. Leaves: petiole 5–15(–30) mm; blade obovate to elliptic, 5.5–12(–16) × (2.2–)3.5–6.5(–9.1) cm, herbaceous, base cuneate to rounded, margins entire proximally and 0–1(–3)-toothed distally, apex acute to acuminate, abaxial surface glabrous or puberulent, adaxial surface glabrous. Inflorescences: peduncle 3.6–4.3 cm, sparsely hairy or glabrous; staminate (1–)2–5(–7)-flowered, pistillate and bisexual (2–)3–5(–8)-flowered. Staminate pedicels present. Flowers: ovary glabrous. Drupes black to blue, glaucous, ovoid to ellipsoid, 8–12 mm, rough or smooth; stone 7–9 mm, with several low, rounded longitudinal ridges.

It is a temperate plant. It is native to E. North America. It grows as an understorey tree on low, wet ground. It is often along streams and in swamps. It occurs between 1,100 and 1,650 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 3-10. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

The fruit is acid. It is used for preserves.

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings. Seeds needs stratification.