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Nyssasylvatica

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Genus

Nyssa (NY-suh)

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Species

sylvatica (sil-VAT-ee-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Green

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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