Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)
Also known as black gum, blackgum, sour gum, black tupelo.
↑Range - Expand
| Legend | Color |
| Native | |
| Native or Not Present |
This tentative map is based on our own research. It may have limited data on Canada and/or Mexico, and there is some subjectivity in our assignment of plants as introduced vs. expanded. Read more in this blog post.
↑Habitat
Prefers moist conditions, and tolerates brief, but not prolonged flooding, but also found on dry upland sites and slopes, where it grows more slowly and usually is smaller. Prefers loamy soil, including soils with some clay or silt.
↑Uses
Tupelo blossoms produce a desirable honey, typically sold for a higher price than generic honeys.
↑Links & External Resources
• Black Tupelo | The Wood Database (About This Site)
• Nyssa sylvatica (Black Tupelo) | Illinois Wildflowers (About This Site)
• Nyssa sylvatica (Tupelo) | USDA PLANTS Database (About This Site)
• Nyssa sylvatica | Go Botany (About This Site)
• Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) | Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder (About This Site)
• Blackgum | Virginia Tech Dendrology Factsheets (About This Site)
• Nyssa sylvatica | Biota of North America Project (BONAP) (About This Site)
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