Black Tupelo/Blackgum (Nyssa sylcatica)
| Form: | Pyramidal in youth with horizontal branches forming, and rounded or irregular crown. |
| Mature Height: | 30′ to 50′ |
| Mature Spread: | 20′ to 30′ |
| Use: | Acceptable street tree. Works well as specimen tree. . |
| Notable Characteristics: | Slow to medium grower, Outstanding habit and fall foliage. Lustrous dark green leaves change to fluorescent yellow, orange, scarlet in fall |
| Limitations: | Numerous disease and insect problems. ‘Red Range’ possibly best solution for disease resistance. |
| Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge? |
