Nyssa sinensis 'Jim Russell'
Chinese tupelo 'Jim Russell'
'Jim Russell' is a small, spreading tree attaining a height of up to 15m and grown for its excellent autumn leaf colours. The narrow, ovate leaves, up to 15cm long, emerge tinted red in the spring and mature to green before turning shades of yellow, orange and red in the autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Gold Orange Yellow Red | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Nyssaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Nyssa are deciduous trees with ovate leaves colouring brilliantly in autumn; inconspicuous flowers are followed by small, dull purple fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils with shelter from cold, dry winds. Resents transplanting so grow from small containerised plants
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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