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Blackgum, Black Tupelo, Sour Gum
Nyssa sylvatica
Look for it in dry or mesic upland forests, less commonly in bottomlands, pine savannas, or upland deressions, where occasionally inundated briefly
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Leaves vary in texture, size and shape, sometimes w one or more large teeth, per Woody Plants of the Blue Ridge.
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Its bright red leaves are among the most brilliant in the fall forest, per Fall Color & Woodland Harvests.
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Leaves pliable, typically widest near middle, the apex typically acuminate, per Weakley's Flora.
American Persimmon, Common Persimmon, Simmon
Diospyros virginiana
Look for it in dry woods, sandhills, disturbed places, floodplain & mesic forests, fencerows
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Leaves often have black blemishes on upper surface, per Trees of the Southeastern United States.
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Leaves never have teeth, distinguishing them from Nyssa sylvatica, per Weakley's Flora.