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NYSSA

Commonly known as Bear tupelo, Sour gum

Genus of about 5 species of deciduous trees from woodland and swampland in eastern Asia and eastern North America.

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold, dry wind
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Eastern USA.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil

Buy Varieties of NYSSA

NYSSA sinensis

NYSSA sinensis

Chinese tupelo, Sour gum

a hardy species with red young growth and brilliant red, orange and yellow autumn colour

 
£35.00 each 
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NYSSA sylvatica

NYSSA sylvatica

Black gum, Pepperidge

excellent autumn colour, foliage turns scarlet, red and yellow

 
Small
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£20.00 each 
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Large
£70.00 each 
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NYSSA sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'

NYSSA sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'

Black gum, Pepperidge

vigorous conical tree with outstanding red autumn colour. Bred at Wisley

 
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£45.00 each 
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Large
£100.00  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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