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
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
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
