About This Product
Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica
Common Name: Black Tupelo Tree, Sour Gum, Pepperidge, Black Gum Tree
A deciduous tree with an attractive horizontal branching structure. Glossy, dark green leaves turn stunning shades in fall, from yellow-green to orange-red and reddish-purple. Small, dark blue fruits are produced if a male tree is nearby. Fruit is edible, yet very sour. Flowers and berries are beneficial to pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Native to the eastern U.S.
USDA Zone: Zones 3 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 2 - 10, 14 - 21
Mature Height: 30 - 50 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 40 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
