Nyssa sylvatica 'Big Lady' - STDS 10-12 CM RB

Description
The Wald-Tupelobaum 'Big Lady' (Nyssa sylvatica) is an upright, slightly overhanging small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear in April. These produce black-blue, oval fruits. The Wald-Tupelobaum 'Big Lady' 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 'Big Lady' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Nyssa multiflora, Nyssa sylvatica 'Jolep3'.

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

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

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Wald-Tupelobaum 'Big Lady' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wald-Tupelobaum 'Big Lady' is an upright and slightly overhanging 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 'Big Lady' are light brown in colour.

Root
Nyssa sylvatica 'Big Lady' is a taproot.