Chinese Tupelo Nyssa sinensis

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Botanical Name:

Nyssa sinensis

Family:

Nyssaceae

Genus:

Nyssa

Species:

sinensis

Common Name:

Chinese Tupelo

Lot#:
9701
Seeds Per Pound:
3,405
Quantity:
3.4 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
8
Germination:
21%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
96%
Height:
30 feet
Collection Locale:
China
Crop Year:
1997
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
In Stock: 3.4 lb
Prices
  • Nyssa sinensis

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 8 seeds)
$8.95
1 oz (~ 213 seeds)
$19.08
1 lb (~ 3405 seeds)
$76.74
1 kg (~ 7507 seeds)
$143.29
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Comments:

Rare in the U.S.; leaves to 6"; bluish fruit about 1/2" long in clusters of 2 or 3; native to central China.

Mainly grown due to its small size, beautiful fall color and its tolerance of wet soils.