Beautiful Black Tupelo (Black Gum) Tree Pictures

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Black Tupelo (Black Gum) Tree Pictures

Black Tupelo (Black Gum) Tree Facts, and Information on Black Tupelo Trees

Black Tupelo (Black Gum)
Nyssa sylvatica

One of the most attractive native trees around. 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.
 

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 tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate.

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


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


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Shape:
This Black Tupelo (Black Gum) has oval, rounded shape.
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Additional Information
Description:
One of the most attractive native trees around. 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.