Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo Tree/Black Gum

Features

• Possibly one of the brightest red autumn coloured trees.
• Shiny mid green foliage.
• Pyramidal shape when young but  spreading with age.

Uses

• Where soil conditions are poor, particularly drainage.
• Avenue or street planting.
• Stunning when planted at waters edge for reflections.
• Suitable for even medium sized gardens for both lawn specimen or border planting.

Growing Conditions

• Very frost hardy.
• Moderately wind hardy.
• Avoid coastal conditions.
• Will grow in dry to swampy soil  conditions.