Nyssa sylvatica
Nyssa sylvatica black tupelo
Habitat & Range
Common in dry to moist woods, rocky slopes and ridge tops.
See distribution map at BONAP.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers in May.
Fruits July to September.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Nyssa sylvatica black tupelo
Unripened fruit
Sapling showing leaf shape and arrangement
Immature bark
Ripened fruit
Mature bark
Fall color
Plant Life-Form
deciduous tree
Common Names
black tupelo
blackgum
sourgum
