Plant of the Month, June 2007

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Nyssa sinensis

   

Other cultivars/Species:
Nyssa sylvatica is located in the Waterwise garden.

Extra notes and interesting information:

Brilliant fall color, small size and ease of cultivation make this an excellent choice for any garden.  We selected a beautiful specimen as the subject of our Children’s Tree Planting to commemorate the BBG’s 15th Anniversary on June 16, 2007.

   

References:

Staff of the LH Bailey Hortorium, Cornell University, Hortus Third, 1976
Dirr, Michael A, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, 1977
American Horticultural Society, A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, 1996
www.greatplantpicks.org

Common Name: Chinese Tupelo

Plant type: Deciduous tree
Family:
Nyssaceae
Height/Spread:
30’ high and wide

Leaves:  Simple, elliptic, alternate, up to 8” long.

Flowers:  Not ornamental
Bloom Time:
Spring
Growing Conditions:
 
Tolerates wet soils.  Partial to full sun with regular summer water.
Diseases/pests:
None serious.

Natural Range: China
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 7
Location:
Lower Ground Cover Garden

Accession #: 07-039

 


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