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Nyssa sylvatica SouthernNyssa sylvatica

Southern

Beetlebung, Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Pepperidge, Sourgum

In Stock: 6.458 lb (Total:7.043lb)

Nyssa sylvatica Southern

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6.46 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

3,392

Quantity:

6.46 lb

Collected in:

Tennessee

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

7

Item ID:

1833270

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Looking for a beautiful ornamental tree that can provide both shade and colorful fall foliage? Look no further than Nyssa sylvatica, also known as Beetlebung, Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Pepperidge, and Sourgum. This deciduous tree is native to eastern North America and can grow up to 80 feet tall. Its leaves are variable in size and shape, with lustrous surfaces that turn purple in autumn and eventually become an intense bright scarlet. The tree's fruits are edible raw or cooked and are an important food source for many bird species. Additionally, honey bees make sweet tupelo honey from Nyssa sylvatica's flowers. The wood of this tree is heavy, hard, and difficult to split, making it perfect for use in making mauls, pulleys, bowls, and more. Plant Nyssa sylvatica in a sheltered but not crowded position for optimal growth and enjoy its beauty for years to come.