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A broadly conical to columnar tree with glossy, dark green leaves, turning vivid shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn.

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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.

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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

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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

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