Nyssa sinensis explained

Nyssa sinensis (Chinese tupelo) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae (or Nyssaceae), native to China and Vietnam.^[1] Growing to 10m (30feet) tall and wide, it is a broadly conical deciduous tree, with oval leaves 15- long, which turn brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn.^{[2] [3]}

Nyssa sinensis is known in cultivation as a more compact version of its relative Nyssa sylvatica (the black tupelo). Both plants, originating from swamps and wetlands, require moist conditions.^[4]

The cultivar 'Jim Russell' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^{[5] [6]}

Further reading

• Chen, Z. "Studies on the Chemical Constituents of Chinese Tupelo (Nyssa sinensis)." CHINESE TRADITIONAL AND HERBAL DRUGS 27 (1996): 325–327.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nyssa sinensis . Haining Qin & Chamlong Phengklai . Flora of China . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA . 1 September 2013.
2. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
3. Web site: Great plant picks - Nyssa sinensis. 27 June 2013.
4. Web site: Horticulture Week - Nyssa. 27 June 2013.
5. Web site: RHS Plantfinder - Nyssa sinensis 'Jim Russell' . 13 April 2018.
6. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 64 . Royal Horticultural Society . 4 April 2018.