Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' - 125-150 CM C20

Description
The Tupelo 'Wildfire' (Nyssa sylvatica) is a cone-shaped tree that produces white flowers. They appear in April. These produce black, oval fruits. The Tupelo 'Wildfire' also has shiny, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with lime-free, loose, nutrient-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Nyssa multiflora.

Bulletpoints
* attractive scarlet autumn colouring * red shoots * late frost tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tupelo 'Wildfire' are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 5 - 13 cm in size. Red shoots. Tupelo 'Wildfire' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Tupelo 'Wildfire' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Tupelo 'Wildfire' is a conical growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 15 m and is approx. 9 - 12 m wide.

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

Soil
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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 white flowers appear in April.

Root
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' is a taproot.