Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' – Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' – Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

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Nice weeping shape of black tupelo whose branches arch gracefully even when young. The glossy dark green leaves are obovate to oval. At 7 to 15 cm they are significantly larger than the species. In autumn they turn deep yellow and orange to scarlet over a period of weeks. The autumn colour partly depends 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 this tree can also thrive well in less moist places.
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Clear stem (1)
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Height
12 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad, weeping, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs greenish brown, bark dark grey, grooved
Leaf
obovate to oval, glossy dark green, 7 - 15 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, 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 weeping 2nd size, between 6 and 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
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Frequently asked questions
Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' can eventually reach a height of 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' 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 'Autumn Cascades' blooms in april, may.
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