A beautiful native with mid-green glossy foliage that is tinged red in spring, is inconspicuous greenish-white flowers are an excellent nectar source for bees. Smooth gray bark, scarlet fall color and purple fruit add tons of all-season interest.
Tree | |
Nyssa | |
Black Tupelo | |
Zone 3 | |
6+ hours | |
Moist, Sandy, Wet | |
14-16' | |
6-10' | |
Moderate | |
Rounded, Vase | |
Tree-tone | |
Red | |
Form, Structure | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Clethra, Cornus, Viburnum, Abies |