Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

tree, aquatic

size

H: 18'-50'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' plant details

Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous aquatic tree with green foliage. and black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

Plant type: aquatic tree
Plant family: nyssaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 18 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautifully pendulous, this vigorous ?Tupelo? has magnificent orange to red fall color; another American native sent abroad and brought back (this time from Australia) in a fine new form. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous, weeping tree that was discovered as a chance seedling of the species that is native to the eastern U.S. The lustrous dark green foliage turns brilliant yellow, orange, and scarlet in the fall. Adaptable to urban conditions, does not tolerate high pH. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Weeping form, glossy green foliage turns red-orange in fall, tolerant of poor soils, Zones 5-9

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A cascading selection of the southeastern native. It has wonderful fall color and grows into a graceful, weeping specimen for the landscape. A truly rare and unusual form that will be the highlight of your garden.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This black gum is a native of the Southeast U.S. The foliage is glossy green during summer turning glorious red-purple in fall. The plant is a weeping form, so can be grown in smaller gardens. Very adaptable for wet areas as well as well drained.