Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Splyndor'™️;️ PP30554
Red Splyndor™️ Black Gum (Red Splyndor Black Tupelo)
Red Splyndor® Black Gum is an upright, pyramidal tree that adds structure and year-round beauty to a wide range of landscapes. Its rich green foliage creates a dense, attractive canopy throughout the summer, then transforms into brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall. Highly adaptable, this tree performs well in a variety of soil types, including clay, and tolerates moist soils with adequate drainage.
- Native, shade tree
- Pyramidal growth habit
- Exceptional fall color
- Category: Tree, Native
- Patent: PP#30554
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 40-50 ft
- Spread: 20-30 ft
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Splyndor'™️;️ PP30554
Grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or semi-shade. Does not tolerate high pH soils. Tolerates wet soils. Plant in locations that are protected from strong winds.