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Nyssa sylvatica
Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge
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.
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
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.