Nyssa sylvatica (Chinese Tupelo, Black Gum)

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Type	Tree, Deciduous
Form	Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours	Medium green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
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Nyssa sylvatica Description

Grown for its attractive foliage which turns brilliant orange through red in autumn. Colour is best on very acid soils. Nyssa makes a great specimen near Water but you will need both space and plenty of time as it is a slow grower.

Nyssa sylvatica - Cultivation Notes

This deciduous tree can get to a good size so allow it plenty of space. It likes the rare combination of a moist acid soil. Grows best in a sheltered location in full sun to part shade. Thin congested branches in winter. 10m by 10m plus.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Nyssa sylvatica:

Attractive autumn colour
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Nyssa sylvatica

Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Does not produce showy attractive flowers

If you like this plant you may also be interested in these:
plants & trees with autumn colour / foliage
architectural plants
plants for heavy clay soils

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Common Missspellings: Nysa, Nisa, Nissa, Nessa