Nyssa sylvatica 'NXSXF' Forum™

A superb relatively new selection of Nyssa sylvatica noted for its controlled, symmetrical habit, faster rate of growth and consistently excellent autumn colour. Overseas reports indicate that this cultivar makes an excellent specimen or avenue tree.

Categories: Nyssa Shade Trees Autumn Trees

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Genus

Nyssa
Species

sylvatica
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Nyssa
Growth Rate

Moderate.
Foliage

Dark green, glossy leaves change to spectacular and consistent shades of red, orange and gold into bright scarlet in autumn.
Bark

Dark grey and becoming fissured with age.
Ornamental Fruit

Small blue-black fruit are borne from summer to autumn. They are of little consequence.
Tree Habit

Symmetrically pyramidal with an exceptionally uniform branching structure. Has a strong tendency to maintaining a central leader.
Flowers

Green and insignificant. Male and female flowers are separate on the same tree (monoecious).
Height (m)

10
Width (m)

5