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NYSSA sylvatica

Commonly known as Black gum, Pepperidge

Excellent autumn colour, foliage turns scarlet, red and yellow

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Deciduous - oval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
Height - 20m (66ft)
Spread - 10m (33ft)
Tree - often drooping lower branches. Inconspicuous green flowers in early summer
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none.
Place of origin - eastern North America.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape - Broadly conical - to columnar.