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JFS-Red Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree
Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' PP26975 Firestarter®
Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree
In stock · from $507.99
Symmetrical, upsweeping branches and a strong central leader contribute to the remarkably neat and uniform appearance of this relatively narrow tupelo. Dark green foliage turns intensively bright red, coloring earlier in autumn than most cultivars.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
Quick answers
How big does JFS-Red Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree get?
About 30' tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does JFS-Red Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does JFS-Red Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree need?
Moderate water use.
Will JFS-Red Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy JFS-Red Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $507.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy JFS-Red Black Sour Gum Tupelo Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.