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Black Tupelo

Black Tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

Black Tupelo is a native deciduous tree prized for its stunning crimson to purple fall foliage and elegant pyramidal form. It thrives in moist soils and is excellent for providing seasonal color in naturalistic landscapes.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–95′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.56
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed