NYSSA sylvatica
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NYSSA sylvatica
Commonly known as Black gum, Pepperidge
Excellent autumn colour, foliage turns scarlet, red and yellow
Small
£20.00 each
Large
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Ovate
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeOften drooping lower branches. Inconspicuous green flowers in early summer
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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.
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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
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Broadly conical
To columnar. -
Mature Size20m (66ft)
10m (33ft)
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