Wildfire Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
SKU #03387
| Description | This fantastic native selection heralds spring with bright red new foliage, turning rich dark green before a brilliant fall finale with yellow-orange, and vibrant scarlet. Excellent Leafspot resistance. Brown-black bark is heavily textured. Red-tinged branches add winter interest. Small ornamental black fruit is loved by birds. Deciduous. |
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| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 30 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Foliage Color | Green |
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| Companion Plants | Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); Dogwood (Cornus); Winterberry (Ilex verticillata); Swamp Jessamine (Gelsemium); Sweetgum (Liquidambar); Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus) |
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.