Red Candy Tupelo
New for Fall 2025…..Red Candy Tupelo is a standout native tree prized for its clean, dark green summer foliage, which emerges as bright green new growth, creating a subtle but attractive contrast throughout the growing season. Its dominant central leader and strong branching density give it a well-structured, balanced form ideal for both naturalistic and formal landscapes.
As great as it is in the summer, Fall is where it really shines -delivering a brilliant red fall display that ranks among the best we've seen. In a world with expanding options of Nyssa cultivars, don't miss Red Candy….it's pretty sweet.
| Category: | Shade Tree, Deciduous, New This Year |
|---|---|
| Size: | Medium, Large |
| Adaptability: | Urban Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Acidic Soil, Heat Tolerant |
| Fall Color: | Red |
| Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Native Habitat: | USA - Eastern, USA - South, USA - Southeastern |
| Hardiness: | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Form: | Oval, Pyramidal |
| Mature Size: | 40-50' tall x 30' wide |
| Seasonal Interest: | Bright Green New Growth, Brilliant Red Fall Color |
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