Nyssa sylvatica Black tupelo (Nyssaceae) Deciduous tree

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Nyssa sylvatica
Black tupelo
Deciduous tree
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The Nyssa sylvatica plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Florida, west to Ontario and Texas. It is a member of the Nyssaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black tupelo. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. multiflora. N. villosa.

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Latin Name:  Nyssa sylvatica
Common Name:  Black tupelo
Family:  Nyssaceae
Author:  Marsh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  12

Habitat:  Low acid woods, swamps and shores in imperfectly drained soils[11, 43]. Also found on high wooded slopes in the south of its range[82].

Cultivation Notes: Although this is a plant of swamps and other wet soils in the wild, once established it can succeed in Britain when growing in an ordinary good loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. It prefers a a neutral to alkaline soil according to one report[200], whilst another says that it requires a lime-free soil[98]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution and growing in maritime regions[200]. A very ornamental tree[1], it has a moderate rate of growth and moderate longevity[229]. Resents root disturbance, it is difficult to transplant except when young[11]. The tree does not come into leaf until late May. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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