Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red | Blue Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Nyssaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright
- Genus
Nyssa are deciduous trees with ovate leaves colouring brilliantly in autumn; inconspicuous flowers are followed by small, dull purple fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in reliably moist, fertile soil with shelter from winds, in sun or light shade. May resent being transplanted. For more advice see tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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