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    NYSSA
    NYSSA
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    NYSSA

    Commonly known as Sour gum, Tupelo

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

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Valued as honey plants in southeastern USA.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern Asia, eastern North America.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Nyssa - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    varieties
    NYSSA sinensis
    Chinese tupelo
    A hardy species with red young growth and brilliant red, orange and yellow autumn colour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £35.00
    Available again from APRIL 2026
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    NYSSA sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'
    Black gum, Pepperidge
    Vigorous conical tree with outstanding red autumn colour. Bred at Wisley
     
    2 Litre
    £45.00
    Large
    £110.00
    Unavailable
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    Useful extras...

    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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