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Black Tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SassafrasSassafras albidum
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Downy ServiceberryAmelanchier arborea
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Bald CypressTaxodium distichum
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

White OakQuercus alba

Black tupelo's dense root system and potential allelopathic effects can interfere with white oak establishment in acidic soils

Common Questions

What zones does Black Tupelo grow in?

Black Tupelo grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Black Tupelo?

Good companions for Black Tupelo include Sassafras, Downy Serviceberry, Bald Cypress.

Design guilds with Black Tupelo and see companion relationships visually.

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