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Nyssa sylvatica 'Miss Scarlet'
Common name:
Miss Scarlet black tupelo, Miss Scarlet black gum, Miss Scarlet sourgum
Family:
Nyssaceae (tupelo family)
Distribution:
Species native to e. North America
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
An outstanding deciduous tree selection recently introduced for its outstanding brilliant red fall color. It can mature 60' tall by 40' wide. Glossy, dark green foliage in summer. Very ornamental ¼" blue fruit ripens in the fall and is highly attractive to birds. A beautiful shade tree worthy of a place in any garden.
Links:
RHS Horticultural Database
Locations
1:
ZLG: AO15
(AO15)
• Accession: D1999-0074.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual