Black gum, Tupelo

Black gum, Tupelo summer

Overview

Scientific NameNyssa sylvatica
Common NameBlack gum, Tupelo
FamilyNyssaceae
Year Planted1986
Average Tree SizeLarge
Growth RateSlow
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeMidwestern to Eastern North America
Hardiness Zone4 to 9
Season of InterestEarly Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall
Supported WildlifeBirds, Small Mammals

Black gum, Tupelo Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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