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    NYSSA sinensis
    NYSSA sinensis
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    NYSSA sinensis

    Commonly known as Chinese tupelo, Sour gum

    A hardy species with red young growth and brilliant red, orange and yellow autumn colour
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
    £35.00 each 
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Central China.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Oblong to elliptic slenderly tapered leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Sometimes with several stems.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold, dry wind
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
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