Nyssa sylvatica
(Tupelo)
Family - Nyssaceae
Category - Tree
Origin - S Canada, E USA, C and S Mexico
Year of Introduction - 1750
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 20m
Width - up to 10m
Location - The Terrace
Description: A medium to large-sized Deciduous tree with an upright habit and a broad, conical outline. Dark green leaves are obovate to oval in shape and are pointed at the tips. Small, green flowers are held in clusters and produced in early summer. The flowers are usually considered visually insignificant. The flowers are followed by inconspicuous, round, black fruit. The leaves turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange in autumn before falling.
Flower:
Small, green flowers are held in clusters and produced in June. The flowers are followed by small, black fruit. The flowers and fruit are usually considered visually insignificant to the overall look of the tree.
Flower colour: Green
Flower shape: Small flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June
Foliage:
Dark green leaves are obovate to oval in shape and pointed at the tips. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the branches and turn magnificent shades of red, yellow, and orange in autumn before falling.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Obovate to oval
Autumn Colour: Red, yellow, orange
Propagation:
Cuttings, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. This plant prefers soil with a neutral to acidic pH and will not tolerate root disturbance well.