Black Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica · Nyssaceae (Tupelo family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous
Shape
Ovate to obovate with zero lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and arched secondary veins
Key Features
Obovate blade shape with an entire margin, alternate arrangement, and glossy upper surface.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring rough, blocky bark and horizontal branching habits. Produces small greenish-white flowers followed by dark blue drupes and brilliant scarlet autumn foliage.
Habitat
Bottomland forests, swamps, and upland woods in moist to well-drained acidic soils under full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Eastern and central North America.
Identified on 10/14/2026