Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Dogwoods, Hydrangeas, and Allies Tupelo Family Tupelos Chinese Tupelo species 54 observations Chinese Tupelo Nyssa sinensis Field notes Key traits Layer Trees Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Moist Wet Soil Sand Loam Clay Soil pH Acid Neutral Drought tolerant Yes Resists Compaction Poor soil Wet soil Habit Multi stemmed Rounded Plant type Tree From NC State Extension. Close