Black Gum, Sour Gum, Tupelo. A broadly conical to columnar tree with glossy, dark green leaves, turning vivid shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Nyssa sylvatica
A broadly conical to columnar tree with glossy, dark green leaves, turning vivid shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Nyssa |
|---|---|
| Species | sylvatica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Black Gum, Sour Gum, Tupelo |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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