Pepperidge

Other names

Sour Gum, Black Gum, Upland Tupelo, Black Tupelo

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Source of plant

Greenwood Propagation

Description

Plants 30-50' tall, with spread of 20-30'; can attain 100' or more, but this is rare. Habit pyramidal whenyoung with densely set branches, some of which are pendulous; in old age the numerous spreading and often horizontal branches form an irregularly rounded or flat-topped crown; there is great variation in mature habit. Fall color fluorescent yellow to orange to scarlet to purple; one of our best, most consistent,and most beautiful trees in fall. This cultivar has been hardy to -28F.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

hardiness, fall color, bark