Harvesting of Nyssa aquatica typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
tupelo gum
Nyssa aquatica
Tupelo gum (Nyssa aquatica) is a species of flowering tree native to the southeastern United States. It thrives in wet, swampy areas, and can grow up to 75 feet in height. The Tupelo Gum's bark is smooth and ash-grey in color with hints of olive-green. Its vibrant, dark green foliage is leathery and glossy, growing in opposite pairs. Small, white-green flowers bloom in the early spring and can often be found in clusters around the branches, giving off a strong, sweet scent. In the late summer, the tree produces ovoid, yellow-green fruits that are important food sources for birds, raccoons, and other small mammals.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Greenish-white Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
watering
Tupelo gum (Nyssa aquatica) plants should be watered on a regular basis with the amount of water varying based on the environment. Plant your Tupelo Gums in moist soil and provide them with a thorough soaking, allowing the excess water to drain from the pot. During the warmer months, they may need to be watered every 5-7 days depending on the moisture levels in the soil. When the temperature drops, cut back the frequency of watering, and only water your plants when the top inch of soil is dry. Make sure not to over or underwater your Tupelo Gum plants, as this can be damaging to their roots.
sunlight
Tupelo gum (Nyssa aquatica) plants generally prefer full sun for at least 4-6 hours per day. When the days are long and the sun is very strong, some tupelo gums can receive 6-7 hours of direct sunlight. During the summer months, when the sun is strongest and days are often longest, this is the time when tupelo gums will most benefit from the most sunlight. In the winter months, however, the daylight hours are shorter and the sun's intensity is weaker. During this season tupelo gums should only receive about 3-4 hours of direct sunlight per day, as they can become stressed in overlong exposure to cold temperatures and winter sunlight.
pruning
Tupelo gum (Nyssa aquatica) is a deciduous tree that thrives best in moist, acidic soils. For optimal health and vigor, this species of tree should be pruned yearly, usually between late fall and early spring before spring flush occurs. Pruning should focus mainly on branch thinning to help maintain its pyramidal shape, while sometimes minor structural pruning may be necessary. When pruning, care should be taken to not remove more than 1-third of the living foliage otherwise the plant’s health may be affected and branch dieback may occur. Pruning should involve removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches, as well as any undesirable shape-altering branches. Removing competing branches that are growing at the same level or the same diameter will also help the tree maintain its pyramidal shape.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Nyssa aquatica typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Nyssa aquatica typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
