NYSSA sylvatica

Commonly known as Black gum, Pepperidge

Excellent autumn colour, foliage turns scarlet, red and yellow
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Oval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
  • Height
    20m (66ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
    Often drooping lower branches. Inconspicuous green flowers in early summer
  • 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, drying winds
  • Partial shade

NYSSA sylvatica

 
Large £70.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
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.
plant size comparison icon 7 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Eastern North America.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
    To columnar.
Nyssa - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
20m (66ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
  

Buy Varieties of NYSSA sylvatica

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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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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£45.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
Large
£100.00  

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