Red Rage Tupelo or Red Rage Black Gum will grow to be about 35 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.
Details
Botanical Name
Nyssa sylvatica 'Haymanred'
Common Name
Red Rage Black Gum
Hardiness Zone
- 4a
Appearance
Max Height
35 feet
Max Spread
20 feet
Plant Form
- Pyramidal
Foliage Colour
- Forest Green
Fall Colour
- Scarlet
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average to Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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