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water tupelo

Nyssa aquatica

Genus: Nyssa
Family: Nyssaceae
Common Names: large tupelo, tupelo gum, cotton gum [2]

About this plant

A tall deciduous tree which grows naturally in swampy conditions. Its trunk develops a wide base. Glossy green leaves turn orange, yellow and red in autumn. Fruits if they form, are dark purple-black

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in reliably moist, fertile soil with shelter from winds, in sun or light shade. Does not like being transplanted - see tree cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Greenhouse

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years