Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Burst' - STDS 8-10 CM RB

Description
The Wald-Tupelobaum 'Autumn Burst' (Nyssa sylvatica) is a cone-shaped small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear in April. These produce black-blue, oval fruits. The Wald-Tupelobaum 'Autumn Burst' also has shiny, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 7 m and is approx. 3 m wide. The Wald-Tupelobaum 'Autumn Burst' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Nyssa sylvatica 'Jolep4'.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, tolerant to late frost, tolerant to flooding

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wald-Tupelobaum 'Autumn Burst's are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 5 - 13 cm in size. Wald-Tupelobaum 'Autumn Burst' turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Wald-Tupelobaum 'Autumn Burst' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wald-Tupelobaum 'Autumn Burst' is a conical small tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 7 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, street tree

Shoots
The shoots of Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Burst' are light brown in colour.

Root
Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Burst' is a taproot.