Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Pests
Generally pest-free
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tupelo · Nyssa sylvatica
Also known as: black gum tree; common tupelo tree; cotton gum; pepperidge; sour gum tree
Grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils with shelter from cold, dry winds. Resents transplanting so grow from small containerised plants
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Generally pest-free
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