Nyssa Sylvatica - Wisley Bonfire

Nyssas or tupelos are grown for their brilliant autumn colour and as you might expect there is a fine specimen of Nyssa Sylvatica ‘Wisley Bonfire’ growing at Wisley, the RHS famous garden in Surrey. It draws many visitors in autumn who come to see its orange leaves. When young, the ovate or obovate leaves of ‘Wisley Bonfire’ are a dark green and have a pale, downy underside. Its flowers are not interesting as they are small and green.

Growing Conditions - ‘Wisley Bonfire’ needs a moist acid soil to thrive and should be planted in a sheltered position in partial shade. It does not fare well in full sun or in excessively hot or cold situations.

Propagation - Take greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cutting in midsummer.