Nyssa sylvatica
Nyssaceae
Brilliant red fall foliage and dark checkered bark. Tolerates range of soil conditions and urban environments. Slow growth and yellow leaves in alkaline soils.
Summary
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Very Good
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar source for bees; fruit food source for songbirds, gamebirds, mammals; cavity nesting site
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Plant Hardiness Zones
3 to 9
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
33
Bloom Time
Spring (Apr-Jun)
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Full Sun to Shade: Receives less than 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Moderate: 1 ft- 2 ft per year
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Clay: Small sized particles. Long moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Sand: Large/coarse particles. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Silt: Medium sized particles. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Rocky: Large pieces of gravel and rock. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
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Moist: Soil can remain damp and does not normally retain standing water
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Low; Leaf cosmetic-leaf spot
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High: Tree can adapt to a variety of urban conditions and will grow well
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Occasional
- Oak Mixed: Occasional
- Alluvial: Frequent
- Red Maple Mixed: Frequent
- Ruderal: Rare
- Urban Tree Cover: Common
Bloom Color
Brown
Green
White
Form
Tree
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Long: Greater than 250 years
Soil pH
Acidic (pH<6.8)
Wetland Indicator Status
FAC: Facultative, occurs in wetlands and non-wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Tolerant: Tolerant to both aerial salt spray and salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern