Also called Sourgum/ Black Tupelo/ Pepperridge
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
White
HEIGHT:
10-15 m
SPREAD:
9-10 m
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Nyssa sylvatica - Sourgum
Nyssa sylvatica - Sourgum
Also called Sourgum/ Black Tupelo/ Pepperridge
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
White
HEIGHT:
10-15 m
SPREAD:
9-10 m
An excellent ornamental shade tree with brilliant fall colour and suitable for a wide range of locations, including typically wetter areas. Grows best in a slightly acidic soil. The fruits are technically edible but quite sour, and attractive to birds when they ripen.
Native to Ontario and part of North America.
A great choice for the wildlife enthusiast. Black gum fruits are a good food source for many species, including foxes, pileated woodpeckers, ducks, and wild turkeys. White-tailed deer and beavers eat black gum twigs and leaves. Flowers attract bees and insects. Larger trees can have cavities that wildlife use for shelter.
