Species Chinese tupelo

Chinese tupelo

Nyssa sinensis

Chinese tupelo (Nyssa sinensis) is an ornamental deciduous tree from the Nyssaceae family. It has ovate to ovate-lanceolate type of leaves with a glossy dark green upper surface and grayish-green undersides. The bark is smooth and gray-brown in color. The tree flowers during May and June, with clusters of fragrant white flowers. The fruit is a berry borne in large black pyramidal clusters. Chinese tupelo is an excellent choice for wildlife habitats and gardens due to its elegant stature, fragrant flowers, and attractive berries. It is tolerant to drought and a variety of soil conditions, making it low maintenance and adaptable.

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.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Nyssa sinensis typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Nyssa sinensis typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Nyssa sinensis typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Hardiness Map