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Nyssa sinensis (Tupelo, Black Gum)

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 sinensis - Cultivation Notes

This medium sized deciduous tree can get to a good size so allow it plenty of space. It likes the rare combination of a moist acid soil, growing best in a sheltered location in full sun to part shade, but suitable for planting within woodland. grows to up to 12m by 10m plus.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Nyssa sinensis:

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

Weaknesses of Nyssa sinensis

  • 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

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