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.
Additional information
| Generic | Nyssa |
|---|---|
| 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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