Shopping for a full project?

Send your list instead

Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' - Firestarter Tupelo

Add item to quote to see pricing

Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' is a captivating and hardy showpiece, popularly known as the 'Firestarter Tupelo'. Standing tall and impressive at a height of 30-50 feet, this gem takes pride of place in any landscape. Throughout the spring and summer, its leaves boast a lustrous, dark green hue that exudes an understated elegance. Then as autumn unfolds, the foliage transitions into arresting shades of red and orange, reminiscent of a roaring fire - a dazzling spectacle in any garden. This masterpiece not only thrives in full to partial sunlight but is also adaptable to different soil conditions, ensuring that it stands strong throughout the seasons. Further enhancing its landscape value, its disease-resistance enables it to keep pests and diseases at bay. Moreover, with its splendid pyramidal to oval form, it's an easy choice for those seeking to add a statement piece to their streetscape, homeowner's lawn or public park. Make no mistake, investing in the 'Firestarter Tupelo' means reaping the benefits of a plant that offers a formidable blend of beauty and versatility.

  • Size: 30-50 feet tall
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that turn red and orange in autumn
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Disease Resistant: Known for its resistance to pests and diseases
  • Form/Shape: Pyramidal to oval form
  • Commonly purchased with Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' (Firestarter Tupelo)

    Ilex x 'Screenplay' (Screenplay Holly)

    View

    Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' (Taylor Juniper)

    View

    Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' (Chindo Sweet Viburnum)

    View

    Magnolia macrophylla (Bigleaf Magnolia)

    View

    Fagus grandifolia (American Beech)

    View

    Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' (Fastigiata Maidenhair Tree)

    View

    Liriodendron tulipifera 'JFS-Oz' ( Emerald City Tulip Tree)

    View

    Carya aquatica (Water Hickory)

    View