The Ogeechee Tupelo, sometimes referred to as the Ocheechee Lime, which is native to Georgia and north Florida produces an edible fruit in the form of a sour, oblong drupe.

Tupelo or sour gum is a striking pyramidal tree in its youth with horizontal branches growing from a typically straight trunk. As the tree matures, it takes on more of an irregular habit. The dark green …

Tupelo, genus of about nine species of trees of the sour gum family (Nyssaceae). Tupelo trees are sometimes cultivated as ornamentals. The wood is fine-textured and strong. Tupelo trees tolerate …

Sep 4, 2024 · The black gum tree (Nyssa sylvatica), or black tupelo, is a native North American tree with gorgeous fall color. Learn how to care for it with this guide.

Because it is a prolific producer of cavities, black tupelo is usually ranked as one of the more dependable den tree species. Black tupelo is a good honey tree and is often planted as an ornamental.

The closely related water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) is a tree most often seen growing in standing water in swamps and bottomlands in the lower Mississippi valley and southeastern U.S. coastal areas, either …

Called “one of the best and most consistent native trees for fall color” by tree expert Michael Dirr, the black tupelo is a terrific landscaping choice. Displaying various hues of yellow, orange, bright red, …

Black gum or black tupelo is a medium-sized, native deciduous tree in the tupelo family (Nyssaceae). Its native range includes southern Ontario to the Central and Eastern United States, and Mexico.

Jul 18, 2024 · The black tupelo tree, scientifically known as Nyssa sylvatica, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America from the coastal Northeastern United States and southern Ontario south to …

Aug 24, 2025 · Understand the Tupelo tree: its key identifying features, common varieties, and ecological significance.