Black Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica · Nyssaceae (Tupelo family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to elliptic with zero lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a slender petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Obovate-elliptic shape with an entire margin and tapering base
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree featuring dark gray furrowed bark and brilliant red autumn foliage
Habitat
Moist to wet soils in bottomland forests, swamps, and upland woods
Native Range
Eastern North America from Ontario down to Florida and east to Texas
Identified on 10/14/2026