Nyssa aquatica
Water Tupelo
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Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) - Description
Nyssa aquatica, commonly called the water tupelo, cottongum, wild olive, large tupelo, sourgum, tupelo-gum, or water-gum, is a large, long-lived tree in the tupelo genus(Nyssa) that grows in swamps and floodplains in the Southeastern United States. Nyssa aquatica trunks have a swollen base that tapers up to a long, clear bole, and its root system is periodically under water. Water tupelo trees often occurs in pure stands.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) - Blooming
Flowers are inconspicuous, but they eventually give rise to bluish black fruits that are shaped like small olives and attract birds.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) - Growth
Tupelos grow at a slow to moderate rate, but can reach upwards of 50 ft. tall and 25 ft. wide. Excellent shade tree that works well in naturalized settings. Has a hard time dealing with pollution. Grows best in sun or partial shade.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) - Planting
Difficult to transplant. Sow seeds in fall in a seedbed. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings and semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) - Pest
Scale insects, caterpillars, and leaf miners. Other problems include wood rot, canker, wood stain, dieback, leaf spots, blister mite gall, and white rot.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) - Interesting facts
There are only 5 known species of Nyssa found in Eastern Asia and Eastern North America. Honey made from tupelo has a highly-sought flavor and will not crystalize.
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) - Soil and irrigation
Tupelos do best with moist, deep, neutral to acidic and well-drained soils that have plenty of organic matter. Thrives in moist soil, but can withstand moderate drought.
