| Size | Price |
| 80-GALLON | $499.99 |
An excellent ornamental shade tree that goes from glossy green in the spring and summer, to fire engine red in the fall. Forest Fire is suited for a wide range of locations including typically wet areas.
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic soils. Tolerates poorly-drained soils and can grow in standing water. On the other end of the spectrum, tolerates some drought and adapts to some dryish soils, at least in the wild. Long taproot precludes moving established trees. Female trees need a male pollinator to set fruit. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Forest Fire Tupelo |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Nyssa sylvatica 'The James' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 30 to 50 ft. |
| Width | 20 to 30 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average to moist |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | Bright red |
