Chinese tupelo
Nyssa sinensis Oliv.
Nyssa sinensis, known as Chinese tupelo, is a deciduous tree in the Nyssaceae family. Native to China South-Central, China Southeast, Myanmar, and Vietnam, it was first described in 1891. This tree can reach up to 10 m (33 ft) in height and width, featuring oval leaves 15–20 cm (6–8 in) long that display vibrant red, orange, and yellow colors during autumn.
Description
Nyssa sinensis is a broadly conical tree with a native range spanning parts of China, Myanmar, and Vietnam. It is characterized by its deciduous nature and vibrant autumn foliage. The species belongs to the Nyssaceae family and is part of the Nyssa genus. Its leaves are oval in shape and can grow up to 20 cm in length. The tree is known for its striking seasonal color changes, with leaves turning red, orange, and yellow in the fall.
Other common names
Chinese tupelo
Distribution
China South-Central · China Southeast · Myanmar · Vietnam
Synonyms
Nyssa megacarpaNyssa shangszeensisNyssa shweliensisNyssa sinensis var. oblongifoliaNyssa wenshanensisAlangium shwelienseMicrorhamnus bodinieriNyssa sinensis var. sinensis
