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Nyssa sylvatica

[Black Gum]

Especially useful in wet soils. One of the most beautiful of trees, with habit comparable to Quercus palustris, but usually more irregular, and with a greater number of more slender main limbs. Silvery-gray, picturesque branching; strong horizontal accent. Difficult to transplant due to taproot; use container-grown plants when possible, or at least plants dug with a soil ball. Shelter from wind. In the North, select native northern stock as the species has a wide geographic…

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Nyssa sylvatica 'David Odom' [sold as Afterburner® Tupelo]

[Afterburner® Tupelo]

Female trees must have a male pollinator to set fruit, difficult to transplant due to taproot.

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Hayman Red' [sold as Red Rage®]

[Red Rage Black Gum]

'Haymanred', the broadly pyramidal cultivar of the Indiana native Black Gum, is know for its rich and vibrant fall color, lustrous dark green leaves and resistance to leaf spot. Selected from southern Indiana and introduced by Mike Hayman, it is one of the best cultivars of black gum. Can be difficult to transplant due to its taproot, use container-grown plants or plants dug with a soil ball. Can be used in areas with wet soils.

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Jolly'

[Jolly Blackgum]

This cultivar is known for its glossy green and white varigated leaves that don't scorch in full sun like other varieties.

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Nyssa sylvatica 'NSUHH' [sold as Green Gable™]

[Green Gable Tupelo]

'NSUHH' is a cultivar with a an upswept pyramidal shape and dark green glossy leaves. It also has a brilliant orange-red fall color and is fruitless. Very similar to a typical Nyssa sylvatica apart from a significant difference in growth habit. Green Gable™ has a upright, pyramid shape with very uniform branching. No serious insect or disease problems. Ames 34163 was grown by Alex Neubauer of Hidden Hollow Nursery in belvidere, TN via Athens Trees,…

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Nyssa sylvatica 'WFH1' [sold as Tupelo Tower™]

[Tupelo Tower Black Gum]

Tupelo Tower is one of the only upright, of columnar habit, unlike the straight species. Its tight habit, brilliant fall color, and urban tolerances make this cultivar highly saught after. Typically, a slightly acidic soil is needed for this species to perform well. Difficult to transplant, so best purchase as container grown. Wet soils tolerant.

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

[Wildfire Blackgum]

Especially useful in wet soils. One of the most beautiful trees, with habit comparable to Quercus palustris, but usually more irregular, and with a greater number of more slender main limbs. Silvery-grey, picturesque branching; strong horizontal accent. Difficult to transplant due to taproot; use container-grown plants when possible, or at least plants dug with a soil ball. Shelter from wind. In the North, select native northern stock as the species has a wide geographic range.…

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