#7 SINGLE Nyssa syl Wildfire/ Black Gum Tupelo Native (TN)
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Along with strong leaf-spot resistance, textured bark, and bird-friendly fruit, Wildfire Tupelo erupts in spring with brilliant red new leaves, shifting to deep green before finishing in blazing yellow-orange and scarlet fall color.
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#7 SINGLE Nyssa syl Wildfire/ Black Gum Tupelo Native (TN)
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
COMMON NAME: Wildfire Tupelo
GARDEN SIZE: 30 to 50 feet tall by 20 to 30 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5 to 9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils; tolerates occasional drought once established
HABIT (FORM): Upright with a strong central leader; develops a well-balanced canopy
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; vivid red new growth in spring, maturing to rich dark green, then yellow-orange to scarlet in fall; excellent leaf-spot resistance
FLOWERS: Inconspicuous; spring
PLANT ORIGIN: Eastern United States, including Davidson County
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.
FERTILIZING: Apply organic compost or a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed
PRUNING: Minimal; prune in late winter while dormant to maintain structure and remove dead or crossing branches
TOXICITY FLAGS: None known
USES: Specimen tree, native plantings
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