Buy Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage®

Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica 'Haymanred'

Also Known As

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

size

H: 30'-35'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

4a-9b

1 gallon | $59

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Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage® plant details

Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage® is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous aquatic tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage®

Plant type: aquatic tree
Plant family: nyssaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nyssa sylvatica Red Rage®

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This pyramidal selection of Black Gum / Tupelo has large glossy green leaves all summer long turning to a briliant scarlet that is sure to wow in the fall. The Red Rage is also very resistant to leaf spot and is tolerant of wet, dry, and poor soils making a great choice for our Northwest Climate. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Fissured bark, glossy green foliage turns Scarlet-orange in fall, tolerant of wet, dry & poor soils, Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A fantastic selection with large glossy leaves on a 25' tall tree turn vibrant red in autumn. Tolerates winter wet and summer dry areas.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Haymanred has the glossiest green foliage of any of the tupelo cultivars we have seen. This plant looks robustly healthy all summer and in October-November will turn flaming red.