Black tupelo - Nyssa sylvatica

Description and Uses

Nyssa sylvatica (Black tupelo) is a temperate tree from Eastern North America. It is mainly grown for its ornamental crops (long shelflife), The crop is harvested by total removing. The tree`s wood is called Black tupelo wood and has a density of 540 - 550 kg/m³.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 23 meters tall. Nyssa sylvatica has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations (). Nyssa sylvatica is deciduous in winter and and has no thorns.

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Pests and Diseases

and diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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