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Nwa jansiv fèy ete yo se yon vèt fonse ak yon aparans wo-GLOSS, men pati ki pi espektakilè nan pyebwa sa a se feyaj la tonbe ak tout koulè anpil nan jòn, zoranj, wouj klere, koulè wouj violèt oswa koulè wouj violèt ki ka parèt sou branch la menm. Ekors échéance mwayen gri ak sanble ak Kayiman kache. Fwi se ble-nwa ak se te renmen pa anpil zwazo. Fè yon pye bwa echantiyon fò. Ap grandi 'segondè, ak yon 30'-50' 20'-30 gaye. Pwefere byen-vide, tè asid, ak solèy plen lonbraj yon pati nan.
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Black Gum summer leaves are a dark green with a high-gloss appearance, but the most spectacular part of this tree is the fall foliage with many shades of yellow, orange, bright red, purple or scarlet that may appear on the same branch. Bark matures to medium gray and resembles alligator hide. Fruit is bluish-black and is loved by many birds. Makes a strong specimen tree. Grows 30'-50' high, with a 20'-30' spread. Prefers well-drained, acid soils, and full sun to partial shade.