Chinese Tupelo. A broadly conical tree with bronze-red leaves when young, maturing dark green, turning brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Nyssa sinensis
A broadly conical tree with bronze-red leaves when young, maturing dark green, turning brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Nyssa |
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Species | sinensis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Chinese Tupelo |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 10m |
Family | Cornaceae |
Spread | 10m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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