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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Tupelo
A handsome tree with rich scarlet, orange and yellow colours in autumn. Height after 10 years up to 6m.
Dark green exceptionally glossy, shiny leaves turn fiery bright red in autumn.
Conical tree with narrow oval leaves, dark green in summer, red in spring and orange, red and purple in autumn.
A classic and impressive form of the Tupelo tree with spectacular scarlet, yellow and orange autumn colours.
Chinese Tupelo
Glossy new growth emerges red, becoming deep green, then bright red and orange in the autumn.
Conical, slow growing tree. Oval, green foliage turns orange-red autumn colours, earlier than other Nyssa.