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    NYSSA sylvatica
    NYSSA sylvatica
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    NYSSA sylvatica

    Commonly known as Black gum, Pepperidge

    Excellent autumn colour, foliage turns scarlet, red and yellow
    Large
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    7 Litre   - Click to view photo
    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.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £75.00 each 
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    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Oval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      20m (66ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Often drooping lower branches. Inconspicuous green flowers in early summer
    • 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, drying winds
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
      To columnar.
    • Mature Size
      20m (66ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
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    Varieties
    NYSSA sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'
    Black gum, Pepperidge
    Vigorous conical tree with outstanding red autumn colour. Bred at Wisley
     
    2 Litre
    £45.00
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    £110.00
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