Nyssa sylvatica 'Sheri's Cloud' Variegated Black Gum SPRING2026 Protection from the hot afternoon

Protection from the hot afternoon sun is recommended for best growth

'Ornatum' reaches 5 ft in height by 6 ft in width in 10 years with a cascading umbrella habit

but it is clearly a hybrid

‘Crimson Queen’ holds its color well

'McDaniel's Pink' is a deciduous native azalea selection by Auburn University that is quite uncommon

Nyssa sylvatica 'Sheri's Cloud' Variegated Black Gum SPRING2026 Protection from the hot afternoonNyssa sylvatica 'Sheri's Cloud' Variegated Black Gum Tree Zones 4 9 Part Sun Full Sun Nyssa sylvatica Sheris Cloud is a rare and striking selection of tupelo prized for its unique variegated foliage, featuring soft gray green centers edged in creamy white. Its beauty is subtle when young but becomes truly radiant as the tree matures. Adaptable and durable, it thrives in average to moist soils and performs well in part to full sun. In fall, the foliage