Common name:Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge
Botanical name:Nyssa sylvatica
This deciduous, fast-growing, moderate to large tree produces foliage about 4" long and 1 1/2" wide. This sour gun is one of the most consistent to color in the fall, turning a deep red.
An efficient watering system applies the right amount of water to the right parts of the garden at the right time. This conserves water and saves you money.
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Designer: Marsha Pouget
Photographer: GardenSoft
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.