Also known as Tupelo · 72 gardener saves
Nyssa: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Nyssa, the genus most gardeners know as tupelo. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Nyssa varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Nyssa questions
How many types of Nyssa are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Nyssa varieties. The most popular — ranked by 72 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Nyssa grow in?
Across its varieties, Nyssa covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Nyssa bloom?
Most Nyssa varieties bloom in spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Nyssa should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Nyssa in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
