Common Name
Black Tupelo
Scientific Name
Nyssa sylvatica
Hardiness Zone
4b [-20 to -25]
Tolerances
Drought

Tolerant
Poor Drainage

Tolerant
Alkaline Soil

Intolerant
Salt

Moderate
Shade

Tolerant
Air Pollution

Tolerant
Soil Volume
18
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Native to Vermont
Wildlife
Form

Pyramidal
Mature Height
50 feet
Crown Spread
35 feet
Limitations
- Potentially invasive species
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Difficult to transplant. Fall pruning. Great summer foliage and brilliant red fall color. Not for the most tough urban sites, but could make a nice street tree.Recommend ensuring northern provenance or northern seed source.