Nyssa sylvatica
Black Tupelo
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Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) - Description
N. sylvatica is native to the eastern United States. It bears crooked branches and dark, red-tinged bark with glossy, dark green 2 to 5 inch leaves, which emerge late in spring. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. Females will bear fruits if male is growing nearby. Fruits are bluish black, and shaped like small olives.
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) - Blooming
Flowers are inconspicuous, but they eventually give rise to bluish black fruits that are shaped like small olives and attract birds.
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) - Growth
Tupelos grow at a slow to moderate rate, but can reach upwards of 50 ft. tall and 25 ft. wide. Excellent shade tree that works well in naturalized settings. Has a hard time dealing with pollution. Grows best in sun or partial shade.
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) - Planting
Difficult to transplant. Sow seeds in fall in a seedbed. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings and semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) - Pest
Scale insects, caterpillars, and leaf miners. Other problems include wood rot, canker, wood stain, dieback, leaf spots, blister mite gall, and white rot.
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) - Interesting facts
There are only 5 known species of Nyssa found in Eastern Asia and Eastern North America. Honey made from tupelo has a highly-sought flavor and will not crystalize.
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) - Soil and irrigation
Tupelos do best with moist, deep, neutral to acidic and well-drained soils that have plenty of organic matter. Thrives in moist soil, but can withstand moderate drought.
