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Nyssa sylvatica 'Tupelo Tower'
Choose Tupelo Tower® Black Gum if you want native fall color in a narrow upright tree. The tradeoff is patience: it is not a fast shade maker, and it needs a decent planting site to settle in well.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The fall color is the main reason to buy it, with a clean vertical shape that reads intentional without needing much width. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It grows at a moderate pace, so choose it for long-term structure rather than quick canopy. |
| Maintenance | B | Once established, it is fairly straightforward, but young trees need steady watering and a proper mulch ring. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | The upright habit makes it a smart pick where a standard shade tree would spread too far. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It adds vertical cover, but it is not the plant to choose for a dense privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for homeowners who want fall color but do not have room for a broad maple or oak. Site prep and watering matter more than pruning.
| Mature Height | 35 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 13.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 13.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, narrow, columnar |
Yes, when planted with proper clearance; its narrow form is the main advantage.
Yes, it is a good candidate for average to wet sites that are not constantly flooded.
Some vertical cover, yes, but it is not a dense screening tree.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21125
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
