Nyssa sylvatica 'Tupelo Tower™' (WFHI)

Upright, narrow habit
Small non-showy greenish-white flowers
Mainly dioecious: trees are male or female and sometimes both
Flowers give way to dark blue oval fruit that attract birds
Obovate to elliptic leaves are dark green above and paler below
Fall foliage has brilliant shades of scarlet, orange and red
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-13 m

SPREAD:
5-6 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.