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Nyssa sylvatica Zone:  5

Black Tupelo or Blackgum

Height:  35'
  Spread:  20'
  Shape:  Pyramidal when young, spreading and irregular with age
  Foliage:  Dark green, glossy
  Fall Color:  Coppery red
  Special Features:  Has fissured grey bark provides winter interest.  Adaptable in urban conditions including compacted and poorly drained soils as well as being drought tolerant.

 

The quality branching structure of our 2" Black Tupelo.  (September 20, 2009)

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