water tupelo

How to Grow and Care for water tupelo

water tupelo · Nyssa aquatica
Also known as: large tupelo; tupelo gum; cotton gum

Grow in reliably moist, fertile soil with shelter from winds, in sun or light shade. Does not like being transplanted - see tree cultivation

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Planting and Growing water tupelo

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in reliably moist, fertile soil with shelter from winds, in sun or light shade. Does not like being transplanted - see tree cultivation

How to Water water tupelo?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for water tupelo?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for water tupelo?

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What Soil Is Best for water tupelo?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for water tupelo?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize water tupelo?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune water tupelo?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate water tupelo?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant water tupelo?

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How to Care for water tupelo in Winter?

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How to Plant water tupelo?

Grow in reliably moist, fertile soil with shelter from winds, in sun or light shade. Does not like being transplanted - see tree cultivation

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How to Repot water tupelo?

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How to Harvest water tupelo?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of water tupelo

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Attributes of water tupelo

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginNorthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Nyssa aquatica
Genus
Nyssa
Family
Nyssaceae
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