Black Tupelo (Black Gum) Tree

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Black Tupelo Tree	Nyssa sylvatica	Black Gum Image

Black Gum Tree Scientific Name is Nyssa sylvatica.

Tree belongs to the Nyssaceae family. Tree is similiarily named Blackgum, Tupelo, Sour Gum, Pepperidge and Black Tupelo

Feature Tupelo Species: Black Tupelo

Type of tree:
The Black Tupelo (Black Gum) falls into the following type(s): Shade Trees

Mature Height:
The Black Tupelo (Black Gum) grows to be 30' - 50' feet in height.

Mature Spread:
The Black Tupelo (Black Gum) has a spread of about 20' - 30' at full maturity.

Growth Rate:
This Black Gum tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate.

Sun:
This Black Tupelo (Black Gum) does best in full sun, partial shade.

Soil:
The Black Tupelo (Black Gum) grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.

Shape:
This Black Tupelo (Black Gum) has oval, rounded shape.

Leaves:
Dark green glossy leaves in summer. Leaves are 3-6 inches in length and elliptical in shape. Leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, bright red and purple in the fall. Flower Color:
Greenish white flowers

Bloom Time:
May - June

Fruit Description:
The fruit of the black tupelo ripens in September and October. Purple fruit arranged in small clusters. Both birds and mammals feed on the fruit of the balck tupelo tree.

Additional Information: Black Tupelo

Black Gum summer leaves are a dark green with a high-gloss appearance, but the most spectacular part of this tree is the fall foliage with many shades of yellow, orange, bright red, purple or scarlet that may appear on the same branch. Bark matures to medium gray and resembles alligator hide. Fruit is bluish-black and is loved by many birds. Makes a strong specimen tree. Grows 30'-50' high, with a 20'-30' spread. Prefers well-drained, acid soils, and full sun to partial shade.

Black Gum Tree Comments

Black Gum hardwood tree grows to a reason al by medium height of 70-80 feet tall. Pruning of lower branches is common as they droop when tree is 10 + years of age. Black Gum Tree has strikingly brilliant red to deep purple foliage in the fall. The small blue berries can be a nuisance as they attract birds.

The name Tupelo comes from the native American muscogee language meaning "swamp tree".

The fruit of the black gum tree is used to make pies, jams and drinks.

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