Black Gum, Tupelo, Black Gum Tree, Common Tupelo Tree, Cotton Gum, Pepperidge, Sour Gum Tree
A stunning native cultivar with a columnar form and robust branching that produces foliage that matures to a glossy dark green before turning blazing scarlet, orange, and yellow in the fall; requires organic, acidic, and moist soils, and cannot tolerate urban pollutants.
| Plant Type | Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spacing | 10' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Great Foliage, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Drought, Dry Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
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Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum)
Black Gum, Tupelo, Black Gum Tree, Common Tupelo Tree, Cotton Gum, Pepperidge, Sour Gum Tree
A stunning native cultivar with a columnar form and robust branching that produces foliage that matures to a glossy dark green before turning blazing scarlet, orange, and yellow in the fall; requires organic, acidic, and moist soils, and cannot tolerate urban pollutants. |
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