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Tree
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
Plant Type: Tree
A fabulous selection of our native Tupelo tree with striking red new growth in spring. Foliage eventually matures to a glossy dark green in summer and then to a vibrant almost electric red/red-orange in autumn. Bluish-black oblong drupe in fall attracts mammals and birds. Wet site tolerant. Fall color of the tupelos cannot be rivaled.
Mature Height:
30-50 ft
Mature Spread:
20-30 ft
Zone:
3-9
Bloom Color:
Green, White
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Songbirds
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Native to Northeastern US
Great Foliage
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Mammals |
Attributes
| • | Shade Tree |
| • | Street Tree |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Moist Areas |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Groupings |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Woodland Edge |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Pyramidal |
| • | Oval |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Fruit)
| • | Fall |