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Nyssa sylvatica Forum® PP11391

Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica 'NXSXF'

Also Known As

  • Nyssa sylvatica 'Forum'
  • Forum® Tupelo

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-80'
  • W: 25'-40'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Nyssa sylvatica Forum® PP11391 plant details

Nyssa sylvatica Forum® PP11391 is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nyssa sylvatica Forum® PP11391

Plant type: tree
Plant family: nyssaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: black walnut tolerant, fall color, rain garden, shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nyssa sylvatica Forum® PP11391

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and pollution
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"No more beautiful fall coloring" (Dirr); A narrow, rounded 80-100' habit and magnificent foliage: lustrous dark-green summer, flamboyantly orange and red fall make this native tree great for home, park or street. S/M-W PP11391

Gardening facts about Nyssa sylvatica Forum® PP11391 plant

How to Grow Nyssa sylvatica Forum® PP11391

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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