Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' – Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' – Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

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Medium-size tree with a broad pyramidal to broad ovoid crown from 10 to 15 m tall. When mature the branches arch strongly so that the crown becomes broader and almost round. The glossy dark green leaves are oval to obovate and a fraction larger than the species. The young leaves are orange-red to red and contrast nicely with the dark green background of mature leaves. In autumn, they turn deep orange to dark red again over several weeks. The autumn colours may vary depending on the soil type in which the tree stands. The root growth is deep making transplantation difficult. N. sylvatica grows naturally in marshy sites but it can also thrive well in less moist places.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad pyramidal to broad ovoid, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs greenish brown, bark dark grey, grooved
Leaf
oval to obovate, glossy dark green, 6 - 13 cm
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
inconspicuous, greenish, April/May
Fruits
ovoid drupe, dark blue, Ø 0.9 - 1.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
prefers loamy soil, not too dry
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green late sprout average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' blooms in april, may.
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