NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Nyssa aquatica [=Nyssa uniflora]
Water Tupelo, Tupelo Gum, Cotton Gum, Large Tupelo, Water Gum
Scientific Name: |
Nyssa aquatica [=Nyssa uniflora] |
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Genus: |
Nyssa |
Species Epithet: |
aquatica |
Common Name: |
Water Tupelo, Tupelo Gum, Cotton Gum, Large Tupelo, Water Gum |
Plant Type |
Tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Nyssaceae (Tupelo Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
72-100 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Green |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Wet |
Bloom Time: |
April, May |
Growing Area: |
Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
River swamps, where inundated for substantial periods of time. Very local, but can be common to dominant in some NC swamps, such as along the Roanoke River, Lumber River, and Waccamaw River. Rare to uncommon in many areas, and not often found along creeks or smaller rivers. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Highest Wildlife Value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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