Nyssa sylvatica
Nyssa sylvatica black tupelo
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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 in fruit
Plant Summary
deciduous tree
native, common
flower color: white-green
Common Names
black tupelo
blackgum
sourgum
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