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Other cultivars/Species:
Nyssa sylvatica is located in
the Waterwise garden.
Extra notes and interesting information:
Brilliant fall color, small size
and ease of cultivation make
this an excellent choice for any
garden. We selected a
beautiful specimen as the
subject of our Children’s Tree
Planting to commemorate the BBG’s 15th Anniversary on June
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References:
Staff of the
LH Bailey Hortorium, Cornell University, Hortus Third, 1976
Dirr, Michael A, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, 1977
American Horticultural Society, A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden
Plants, 1996
www.greatplantpicks.org
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Common Name:
Chinese Tupelo
Plant type:
Deciduous tree
Family:
Nyssaceae
Height/Spread:
30’
high and wide
Leaves:
Simple, elliptic, alternate, up to 8” long.
Flowers:
Not
ornamental
Bloom Time: Spring
Growing
Conditions:
Tolerates wet
soils. Partial to full sun with regular summer water.
Diseases/pests:
None serious.
Natural Range:
China
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 7
Location: Lower Ground Cover Garden
Accession #: 07-039
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