Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica
Description
Deciduous tree (Tupelo) with some of the most brilliant scarlet and orange autumn colour available.
Taxonomy
Family
Nyssaceae
Genus
Nyssa
Cultivars
2
Sinensis
aka Chinese Tupelo Chinese Tupelo. A desirable ornamental tree which is highly rated for its spectacular autumn colour. New growth in spring is tinged red gradually turning green for summer, tones of intense red and yellow prior to leaf fall. Prefers moisture retentive soil, sun or part shade. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth. Nyssa resent being moved so choose your planting spot with care. If at all possible avoid an extremely windy site. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Sylvatica
aka Tupelo or Sour Gum The Tupelo or Sour Gum is an elegant specimen tree highly rated for spectacular autumn colour and the fact that it flourishes in swampy conditions. The summer foliage is glossy green, lower branches are slightly pendulous in habit. Happy in sun or part shade. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth. Choose the planting spot for your Nyssa with care as unlike most of my plants they don't like having a ride in the wheel-barrow to a new position. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.