water tupelo

Also known as: large tupelo; tupelo gum; cotton gum

A tall deciduous tree which grows naturally in swampy conditions. Its trunk develops a wide base. Glossy green leaves turn orange, yellow and red in autumn. Fruits if they form, are dark purple-black

Scientific classification

Species: water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica)
Genus: Nyssa
Family: Nyssaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of water tupelo

Distribution map

Northern America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of water tupelo

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water tupelo care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

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.