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 Tree Structure |  Branch & Bark Texture |
|---|---|
 Black Growth |  Branch Texture |
 Branch, Twig & Buds |  Buds |
Black Tupelo
(Blackgum)
Nyssa sylvatica
about the tree
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FUN FACT: fruit of this tree attracts all sorts of wildlife and is important for bees.
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leaf arrangement: alternate
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fruit: black/purple, fleshy drupe
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lifespan: about 250 years
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habitat: full sun or partial shade, coastal plains
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size: 30-50' tall, 20-30' spread
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growth form: pyramidal
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uses: tupelo honey
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state tree: n/a
where is it found on campus?
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fire drill hill
Photography by Julia Gong, '17
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