The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Autumn Cascades black tupelo, Autumn Cascades blackgum, Autumn Cascades sourgum

Family: Nyssaceae (tupelo family)

Distribution: Species native to e. North America

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A strongly weeping cultivar of an excellent ornamental native, deciduous tree growing somewhat smaller than the species, perhaps up to 30' tall and wide. Bark is deeply furrowed and blocky on older trees. Lustrous green summer foliage turns yellow, orange, red or scarlet-purple in fall. Fruit is a dark blue drupe which many birds enjoy. Excellent specimen or accent in the garden.