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Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge
Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge

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.

Using Water Wisely

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

Beautiful and Serene
Image: 23 of 30

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.