Water Tupelo
Nyssa aquatica
Family: Nyssaceae
Water Tupelo grows in full sun and prefers wet soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Water Tupelo
Water Tupelo growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet soil with a soil pH of 4.5-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Tupelo as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 365-730 days.
Plant Overview
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) is listed in the Nyssaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4671
- Family
- Nyssaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Tupelo is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 365-730 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 365-730 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.