Tupelo | Description, Tree, Honey, Wood, & Facts | Britannica
tupelo, (genus Nyssa), genus of about nine species of trees belonging to the sour gum family (Nyssaceae). Five of the species are found in moist or swampy areas of eastern North America, three in eastern Asia, and one in western Malaysia. Tupelo wood is pale yellow to light brown, fine-textured, and strong.
Tupelo (tree) - Wikipedia
Tupelos are popular ornamental trees for their mature form, shade, and spectacular autumn leaf colors. Tupelos are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including Endoclita damor. [citation needed]
Nyssa sylvatica - Wikipedia
Nyssa sylvatica, commonly known as tupelo, black tupelo, black gum or sour gum, [2][a] is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to eastern North America from the coastal Northeastern United States and southern Ontario south to central Florida and eastern Texas, as well as Mexico.
Tupelo | The Morton Arboretum
Tupelo or sour gum is a striking pyramidal tree in its youth with horizontal branches growing from a typically straight trunk. As the tree matures, it takes on more of an irregular habit. The dark green glossy summer foliage takes center stage in fall when the leaves turn bright scarlet.
Black Tupelo Tree: Leaves, Bark (Pictures) - Leafy Place
2022年1月27日 · A black tupelo tree is identified by its straight trunk with gray bark resembling alligator skin, a conical crown, leathery green leaves, clusters of small black oval fruits, and inconspicuous flowers. In the fall, it’s easy to recognize black tupelo due to its vibrant red leaves that cover the spreading branches. Where to Plant Black Tupelo Tree
Nyssa sylvatica - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Black gum or black tupelo is a medium-sized, native deciduous tree in the Nyssaceae family. Growing throughout North Carolina in dry upland forests, occasionally in bottomlands, savannas, swamp margins, and upland depressions that are occasionally flooded. It can also be found in the hills and mountains on dry slopes with oaks and hickories.
Nyssa sylvatica 'WFH1' [sold as Tupelo Tower™] - Purdue University
Tupelo Tower is one of the only upright, of columnar habit, unlike the straight species. Its tight habit, brilliant fall color, and urban tolerances make this cultivar highly saught after. Typically, a slightly acidic soil is needed for this species to perform well. Difficult to transplant, so best purchase as container grown. Wet soils tolerant.
Black Tupelo - US Forest Service Research and Development
Black tupelo is found on a wide variety of sites from the creek bottoms of the southern coastal plains to altitudes of 910 m (3,000 ft) in North Carolina. The variety grows best on well-drained, light-textured soils on the low ridges of second bottoms and on the high flats of silty alluvium.
Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) - Gardenia
Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) is a remarkable shade tree that stands out in the fall. Its dense, pyramidal shape and glossy dark green leaves make it a stunning addition.
Tupelo Tree: Names, History & Growing Tips | LoveToKnow
2022年3月8日 · The tupelo tree is best known for its beautiful colors in the fall. Learn other interesting facts about this tree and the best way to use it in your landscaping.