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    • Photo of Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora foliage, form by Scott Zona

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    Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora

    Also Known As

    • Nyssa biflora
    • Swamp Blackgum
    • Swamp Tupelo

    Plant type

    tree, aquatic

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora plant details

    Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic tree with green foliage. and black fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora

    Plant type: aquatic tree
    Plant family: nyssaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In the scheme of things where everything has its niche, this marvelous pyramidal tree ?learned? (wonder of wonders!) to tolerate heavy clay soil; its leaves are narrower but turn the same brilliant! colors in fall. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora plant

    How to Grow Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage®

    Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica 'Haymanred'

    aka Nyssa sylvatica 'Hayman's Red Rage', Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Rage', Blackgum, Pepperidge 'Red Rage', Red Rage Black gum, Red Rage Sour gum, Red Rage Tupelo, Sour Gum, Tupelo

    Plant Type

    Tree, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-35'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage® by Karl Gercens III
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    Nyssa sinensis

    aka Chinese Tupelo

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Aquatic

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nyssa sinensis foliage by themagnolias.co.uk
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    Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

    aka Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascade', Black Gum, Black Tupelo, Weeping Black gum

    Plant Type

    Tree, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18'-50'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

    aka Black gum, Sour gum, Wildfire Tupelo

    Plant Type

    Tree, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Nyssa sylvatica

    aka Black Gum, Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum, Tupelo

    Plant Type

    Tree, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 50'-60'

    Width: 25'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • high - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nyssa sylvatica form by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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