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Nyssa sylvatica

Sour Gum, Tupelo, Pepperidge

Plant photo of: Nyssa sylvatica
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Applegate

 

Description

This deciduous, fast-growing tree reaches 60'-80' tall. Glossy green foliage turns yellow orange or red in fall. Flowers are insignificant. Bluish black fruit appear in fall, attracting birds. Bark is gray brown with many ridges. This tree prefers full sun, well draining, moist soil. This tree is spectacular in the fall.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.