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Nyssa sylvatica

Black Gum, Black Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

11 - 21m

Width:

6 - 9m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

High

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Moderate

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

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Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Some issues with canker, rust and leaf spots.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Autumn Cascades, Tupelo Tower, Wildfire