About

Tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica, commonly known as the Chinese tupelo or Chinese sour gum, is a deciduous tree native to China. This tree belongs to the dogwood family (Cornaceae) and is known for its attractive foliage, autumn colouration, and small flowers.
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The Appearance

A medium-sized deciduous tree with a pyramidal shape and glossy, dark green leaves that turn bright red in autumn. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers.


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The Produce

In spring, this tree produces inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers that are often followed by small, blue-black drupes. The drupes, typically ovoid or elliptical in shape, and about 1 to 1.5 centimetres in size.


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The Flowers

Produces small, greenish-white flowers in spring, followed by bluish-black fruits.


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The Leaves

They have finely serrated margins and a glossy, dark green colour during the growing season.


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The Bark

The bark is gray and becomes deeply furrowed with age.


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The Habitat

Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Commonly found in swamps and along streams.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including pollinators and fruit-eating birds and mammals.


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The Culture

Valued for its brilliant autumn foliage and ornamental appeal. Often planted in gardens and parks.


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Fun Facts

The Tupelo tree is known for its stunning fall color and its name, which means “swamp tree” in the native Creek language.


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