NYSSA sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'
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NYSSA sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'
Commonly known as Black gum, Pepperidge
Vigorous conical tree with outstanding red autumn colour. Bred at Wisley
£45.00 each
Large
£110.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Very effective near water -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Eastern USA. Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, downy beneath when young, with blunt points. Has reliable fiery orange-red autumn colour
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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
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Mature Size20m (66ft)
10m (33ft)
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