Black Gum: The Wood That Can't Be Split

Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) has so many common names, you may well know it by a different one. And many of them aren’t obvious why they were chosen to describe the tree. But when you get down to the tree itself, it has a remarkable characteristic that makes its wood both unusable for normal lumber and incredibly useful for small items that need to withstand impact without splitting. Add its beautiful leaves and fall color and the tree’s ability to withstand a remarkable range of environmental conditions, and black gum is worth more than a look.In This EpisodeHow black gum contributed to Pepperidge FarmA remarkable variety of common namesHow cross grain makes the wood unsplittableWhat’s a meal gum?Black gum in the landscape If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to Plant Connection on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREFollow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootstemleafblog/Root Stem Leaf - https://www.rootstemleaf.com/LISTENPlant Connection - https://plant-connection.captivate.fm/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZDb9ovKXRTomKYnyqF8RvApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-connection-a-plant-podcast-to-reconnect-you/id1801774758