Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica Add
Common Name: Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge  
Plant photo of: Nyssa sylvatica
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Applegate

  • Description

  • Notes

This deciduous, fast-growing, moderate to large tree produces foliage about 4" long and 1.5" wide. This Sour Gum is one of the most consistent to color in the fall, turning a deep red.