Nyssa aquatica – Nyssa aquatica

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Nyssa aquatica – Nyssa aquatica

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Nyssa aquatica is a stately tree with a pyramidal crown that usually forms sidewood at a low height. The free trunk is naturally quite short. The crown is slightly narrower than in the better-known N. sylvatica. The young twigs are initially downy-hairy, but soon bare. They are red to reddish brown. The bark is grey to grey-brown and smooth. After several years, block-like grooves form on the bark. The leaves are slightly leathery. In summer they are dark green and in autumn they turn intense orange and red for weeks before falling off. Flowering is inconspicuous with small greenish-yellow male flowers in globular clusters and single female flowers. The drupes are ovoid, up to 2.5 cm in size and purple.
Nyssa aquatica is native to the southeastern USA, where it grows on moist soils and in swamps. The tree tolerates very moist soil and even temporary flooding. This makes N. aquatica suitable for use in wadis or as a riparian planting. Its brilliant autumn colours are its main ornamental value.

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Specifications
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Height
15-20 (30) m
Width
10-15m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs red to reddish brown, bark gray to greyish brown, later with blocky grooves
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
green-yellow, flowers in April
Fruits
drupe, oval, approx. 2-2.5 cm in size, purple to purplish black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Nyssa aquatica

Nyssa aquatica can eventually reach a height of 15-20 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Nyssa aquatica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-20 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Nyssa aquatica turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Nyssa aquatica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Nyssa aquatica with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Nyssa aquatica blooms in april.
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