Nyssa sylvatica

Also called Sourgum/ Black Tupelo/ Pepperridge

Upright, oval to rounded crown
Small non-showy greenish-white flowers
Mainly dioecious: trees are male or female and sometimes both
Flowers give way to dark blue oval fruit
Obovate to elliptic leaves are dark green above and paler below
Fall foliage is a brilliant scarlet colour
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5?

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-15 m

SPREAD:
9-10 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.