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Wildfire Tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

SKU #03387
5-9

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This fantastic native selection heralds spring with bright red new foliage, turning rich dark green before a brilliant fall finale with yellow-orange, and vibrant scarlet. Excellent Leafspot resistance. Brown-black bark is heavily textured. Red-tinged branches add winter interest. Small ornamental black fruit is loved by birds. Deciduous.
LIGHT:
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 30 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Growth RateModerate
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSouthern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); Dogwood (Cornus); Winterberry (Ilex verticillata); Swamp Jessamine (Gelsemium); Sweetgum (Liquidambar); Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus)
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Growth RateModerate
Style
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSouthern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); Dogwood (Cornus); Winterberry (Ilex verticillata); Swamp Jessamine (Gelsemium); Sweetgum (Liquidambar); Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus)

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

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