Tupelo requires specific soil conditions, thriving best in acidic and well-drained soils. Regular watering is crucial, especially in dry periods, to maintain consistent moisture. Additionally, tupelo benefits from annual mulching to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
Watering schedule: Once per day
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Once per day |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 5-6.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
6-9
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Nyssa sylvatica, commonly known as black gum and tupelo, is a deciduous tree native to eastern regions of North America. It is a medium-sized tree, often cultivated as an ornamental in parks due to the beautiful scarlet color of its autumn leaves.
Water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) is a long-lived deciduous tree commonly found growing in swamps and floodplains. It blooms from spring to spring with greenish-white flowers that grow in panicles and attract honeybees. Dark purple fruit ripens in fall to feed small mammals and songbirds. Leaves change from dark green to yellow to offer a colorful display in fall.
Swamp tupelo is a tree with an interesting bark that resembles alligator skin. It produces blue-black fruits that attract birds, and its leaves turn a spectacular red color in the fall.
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