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Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Applegate

 

Description

This deciduous, fast-growing, moderate to large tree produces foliage about 4" long and 1 1/2" wide. This sour gun is one of the most consistent to color in the fall, turning a deep red.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.