Nyssa aquatica – Nyssa aquatica

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Nyssa aquatica – Nyssa aquatica

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Specifications
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Height
15-20 (30) m
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
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large 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
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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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