Species:  Tupelo, Black Gum

                 (Nyssa sylvatica)

 

Origin:  Native

Soil:  Loam, Muck

Moisture:  Moist, Wet, will tolerate Dry

Sunlight:  Partial shade, Full sun

Width:  20-30’

Height:  30-50’

Growth Rate:  Slow

Wildlife:  Food, Cover

Flower:  May-June/Green

Leaf:  Dark Green top-hairy below/Spring-Scarlet-Purple

Fruit:  Blue-black Drupe/October