Nyssa sylvatica Description
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Nyssa has an attractive form and habit if grown in open ground and if allowed to spread freely and it makes a great addition to a large garden given its attractive form and spread. However its real knock out feature is the impact of autumn foliage, which linger late into the season, developing from warm yellows and oranges on to fire red.
Nyssa sylvatica - Cultivation Notes
This medium sized deciduous tree can get to a good size so allow it plenty of space. It likes the rare combination of a moist acid soil, growing best in a sheltered location in full sun to part shade, but suitable for planting within woodland. grows to up to 12m by 10m plus.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Nyssa sylvatica:
- Attractive autumn colour
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Nyssa sylvatica
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
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Common Missspellings: Nysa, Nisa, Nissa, Nessa