Black Tupelo
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Black Tupelo |
| Botanical Name | Nyssa sylvatica |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shade |
| Mature Height | 40 to 50 ft |
| Mature Width | 25 to 30 ft |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Bloom Color | Green-white |
| Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
| Bloom Period | May to June |
| Seasonal Interest | Fall |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Red-Orange to Yellow |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Wet Soil |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained,Wet |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Low |
| Watering Notes | Prefers moist to wet soils. Water deeply twice a week when tree is young. |
| Fertilize Notes | According to Missouri Department of Conservation, trees seldom need to be fertilized even when planting. But it may be used to increase growth rates. If the tree is weak or distressed, fertilizer should only be applied sparingly. |
| Prune Notes | Prune lower drooping branches each winter for ease of walking or mowing. |