Taxon

Nyssa sylvatica 'WFH1' Tupelo Tower™

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Common name: Tupelo Tower™ black tupelo, Tupelo Tower™ blackgum, Tupelo Tower™ sourgum
Family: Nyssaceae (tupelo family)
Distribution: Species native to e. North America
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Plant Patent Info.: PP22,976; 21 August, 2012
Comments: This excellent native ornamental deciduous tree was selected by Klyn Nursery in Ohio. It has a very tight, upright habit making it an excellent choice for small gardens. It has very dark, shiny green leaves that turn yellow or orange in fall. Grows 30' tall and only 15' wide. Fruit is a dark blue drupe which many birds enjoy. Excellent shade tree, for street or tight spaces.
Links: Heritage Seedlings • Klyn Nurseries • US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search

Locations

  • 1: VCA: AZ11 (AZ11) • Accession: D2014-0209.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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