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Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo Tower™ pp22976

Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica 'Wfh1'

Also Known As

  • Nyssa sylvatica 'Tupelo Tower'
  • Tupelo Tower™ Blackgum

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo Tower™ pp22976 plant details

Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo Tower™ pp22976 is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black, blue and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo Tower™ pp22976

Plant type: tree
Plant family: nyssaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo Tower™ pp22976

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

see pid nysy099
N. ‘TUPELO TOWER’ - is a much more upright tree 30’x 20’ wide. The rich green leaves will turn glowing red in fall. Great for smaller spaces.
Tight, upright habit. Dark green leaves with AMAZING fall color! Great for smaller spaces.
With all the great ornamental attributes of blackgum, including exceptional fall color, remarkable adaptivity, and ease of care, this selection allows even more flexibility of location because of its columnar habit.

Gardening facts about Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo Tower™ pp22976 plant

How to Grow Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo Tower™ pp22976

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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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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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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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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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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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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