CATTON ARBORETUM

Nyssa Sylvatica--Haymans Red

Common name: Black Tupelo

Year planted: 2026

Country of origin: North America from Ontario to Mexico

Year introduced: Commercialised in 2010

Description: Can grow to 20 to 30m in natural environment with elliptical-oblong deciduous leaves turning red/orange before falling. Separate male and female trees which can be long lived. Haymans Red is a Sport of the normal Nyssa which was selected in the wild because of its fiery red Autumn colour

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Tree number: 21
Nyssa Sylvatica--Haymans Red (Black Tupelo)