Chinese tupelo
Nyssa sinensis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
7
Flowers:
Green Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
blue,black Fruits In Summer Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese tupelo (Nyssa sinensis) should be watered as needed, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. During the active growing season in spring and summer, the soil should be kept moist (not underwater) by watering every 5 to 7 days. In autumn and winter, scale back watering to every 10 to 14 days. In general, avoid over-watering, which can cause root rot.
sunlight
Chinese tupelo (Nyssa sinensis) is a deciduous tree native to China that grows best in full sun. During the growing season, when flowering and fruiting occur, the tree should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In spring, tupelo requires more sun for proper flowering and fruiting than in the summer when its growth slows down. During the winter months, Chinese tupelo can tolerate partial shade when the sun is not as intense. For optimal growth, Chinese tupelo should be placed in a location that receives direct sunlight for most of the day throughout the 4 seasons.
pruning
Chinese tupelo should be pruned in late spring or early summer, when the tree is dormant. The amount of pruning should be kept to a minimum, especially when the tree is young. Generally, only dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be pruned, and any branch that is crossing or rubbing against another should also be removed. No more than about 1 quarter of the tree ought to be pruned during any given pruning session, and it is best to prune the tree slowly over several years. Additionally, large branches should be pruned back to a collar or branch node, to aid healing.
