Name: Nyssa sylvatica - Tupelo
SKU: 2578
Availability: InStock

Description

Description	Dark Green, glossy, oval pointed leaves up to 15cm turn rich scarlet, orange and yellow. Good for around edges of ponds, tolerant of wet feet. Tolerates clay soils. Prefers slightly acidic. Tiny flowers are followed by small blue berries birds like Sun or part shade.
Height x Width	7 x 4
Height Range	Medium 5-10m
Growth Rate	Moderate
Plant Type	Tree
Shape	Conical
Country of Origin	North America
Similar to Consider	Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus spp. Amelanchier Canadensis,
Leaf
Leaf Colour	Green
Deciduous Leaf Colour	Scarlet, orange, yellow, red
Flower
Flower	Insignificant
Uses
Specimen	Yes
Accent	Yes
Bird Feeding	Yes

Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.

Delivery

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