BLACK GUM 50M

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Nyssa

sylvatica

sylvatica

The Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a cone-shaped tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear in April. These produce black-blue, oval fruits. The Tupelo also has shiny, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady l

The Tupelo has good frost hardiness.

Tupelo is a conical growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 30 m and is approx. 5 - 15 m wide.

The deciduous leaves of Tupelo are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 5 - 13 cm in size. Tupelo turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Nyssa sylvatica thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.