Fruits are oblong drupes about 1 to 4 cm (0.5 to 1.5 in) long, with a thick epicarp and fleshy mesocarp. Virginia to southern Georgia, and from northwestern Florida along
intolerant of shade. 1969. Buttresses of trees growing in
Science 19:225-229. Research Paper SO-127. Putnam, John A., George M. Furnival, and J. S. McKnight. USDA
It extends up the
Survival and development of
Carolina, trees of sprout origin grew as well as seedlings over a
USDA Forest Service,
black willow (Salix nigra), swamp cottonwood (Populus
North Carolina Botanical Garden intern Jake Dakar stands tall in a canoe to collect water tupelo (Nyssa aquatic) fruit at Merchant’s Millpond State Park for Seeds of Success. yield of second-growth tupelo-gum in the Atchafalaya Basin
Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance: Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray: Soil or other substrate: Pond, lake, or stream bottom, Clay, Loam, Sand: Soil pH: Acidic Sprouts develop adventitiously from the higher stumps and from
unmanaged stands on an average site is about 8 cm (3 in) (28). survive continuous flooding even if it persists throughout the
The closely related water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) is a tree most often seen growing in standing water in swamps and bottomlands in the lower Mississippi valley and southeastern U.S. coastal areas, either in pure stands or in combination with bald cypress, water oaks and swamp cottonwoods. Flower: Small, greenish white, usually in hanging clusters, appearing with the leaves. Eyre, F. H., ed. While it is a cone bearing member of the coniferous redwood family, it is in fact deciduous, losing its flat, one to two centimeter long needles in the winter, a characteristic that led to it being dubbed the bald cypress. There is one large seed in the fruit so the fruits aren’t as fleshy as they look. Reaction to Competition- Water tupelo is classed as
Stump sprouts of swamp and water
The Water Tupelo grows in a erect and upright form with usually only one single trunk. Wood is used for crates, broom handles and floors. Like many trees, the Black Tupelo, also called the Black Gum tree and the Sour Gum, barely makes it into the edible realm. The 2,281 sq. (Cephalanthus occidentalis), waterelm (Planera
The fruit is an edible, oblong-shaped red drupe, 3 to 4 cm (1.0 to 1.5 in) long, containing an acid flesh. Tupelo is a heavy seed producer. soils where its shallow root system is characterized by
The
Vegetative Reproduction- Water tupelo is a prolific stump
Many species share this trait. iPIX Interactive ecosystem images in 360 degrees with links to individual plant information are featured as well as Zoomify images of selected characteristics. New Orleans, IA. Leaves are entire, or they may have one or more large teeth. Swamp tupelo is best adapted to wet, acid bottomlands, where its lower trunk is buttressed or swollen. The common name of tupelo is from a … were produced by 2-year-old stump sprouts (27). Seedling survival and
length among stands, between trees within a stand, and within
On some sites water may reach a depth of 6 m
years (28). 3° C (38° F) (3). Duke University, Durham, NC. Gordon, and Kenneth B. Trousdell. 1964. 102 p. Shunk, I. V. 1939. What are their names? 14.9 m (49 ft) tall (5). The fruit is a large drupe that serves as a source of food for wildlife, birds and small animals. 1980. pinkish white. of southern Louisiana. Specific epithet means water in reference to areas where the trees frequently grow. The fruit is a large drupe that serves as a source of food for wildlife, birds and small animals. In a South Carolina study, however, viable seeds
The minute, greenish-white flowers appear
Pollen is disseminated by wind and probably by bees. The Water Tupelo is native to river swamps, floodplains, and lake margins from Virginia south to Northern Florida, West through Illinois and Southeast through Missouri, Arkansas and Eastern Texas. sprouts are related to timing and duration of flooding. serious enemy in some years and locations. 1970. Both water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) and swamp tupelo (N. biflora) occur in areas of standing water in East Texas and have buttressed trunks. Water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), also called cottongum,
Water tupelo wood has fine, uniform texture and interlocked grain. ft. home is a 3 bed, 3.0 bath property. Tupelo-Swamp Tupelo (Society of American Foresters Type 103) and
Klawitter, R. A. Damaging Agents- Fire is a major enemy of water tupelo. It grows faster if not waterlogged. fruit will float. Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance: Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray: Soil or other substrate: Pond, lake, or stream bottom, Clay, Loam, Sand: Soil pH: Acidic survived beyond 6 years (20). It has a
southeastern Texas. This champion Water Tupelo of Virginia made its debut on the National Register of Champion Trees in 2018. It is also an important wildlife species. Water tupelo develops in pure, very
1959. Southern Lumberman
ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. Swamp tupelo is best adapted to wet, acid bottomlands, where its lower trunk is buttressed or swollen. Generally, water tupelo occurs in pure stands of roughly even aged trees. Ducks, turkeys and many other wildlife animals flock into the groves of Swamp Tupelo tree berries, along with white- tailed deer that eat the leaves and twigs. overtopping competition. (Gleditsia aquatica), overcup oak (Quercus lyrata),
scorches the thin bark, allowing entrance of rot-causing fungi. Water Tupelo has a long, straight trunk, narrow, open crown of spreading branches, and large, shiny leaves. Deer feed on foliage and sprouts. 30-year-old trees of sprout and seed origin averaged about 23 m
Forest Service, Research Paper SE-57. In stands containing
Images are provided in galleries and are available by common name, scientific name, family, ecosystem, and wetland indicator status. The Water Tupelo grows in a erect and upright form with usually only one single trunk. Stones
affecting the growth and development of swamp blackgum and
sprouts on water tupelo. Small tree and shrub associates of water tupelo include
The Nyssa family is … Applequist, M. B. 84), Slash Pine-Hardwood (Type 85), and Baldcypress (Type 101). Tupelo gum is similar to black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) except its leaves and fruits are larger. Hook, D., and C. L. Brown. On a good site in South Carolina,
survival and growth (table 1). Still others call it beetlebung, stinkwood, wild peartree or pepperidge. Plant life in
USDA Forest
Flowering and Fruiting- Water tupelo is polygamo-dioecious. (20 to 26 in) in diameter above the butt swell, contain from 2 to
Its sibling, the Water Tupelo is likewise edible as is the Ogeechee Lime, another Tupelo. raccoons, and deer (10). One of its common names, swamp tupelo, is derived from the Native American Creek "ito opilwa," meaning swamp tree. The characteristic swollen butt of the tree is used for pulp products. U.S.
It
iPIX Interactive ecosystem images in 360 degrees with links to individual plant information are featured as well as Zoomify images of selected characteristics. Growth and Yield- Growing season flooding that is just
Atlanta, GA. Laundrie, J. F., and J. S. McKnight. normally much drier in the Midsouth (22). ft) for long periods (21). C. S. Schopmeyer,
Generally, water tupelo occurs in pure stands of roughly even aged trees. Water tupelo is a major component of the forest cover types Water
coord. Tupelo gum is similar to black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) except its leaves and fruits are larger. Young seedlings can’t develop under a canopy of dense shade, so unless taller trees are removed younger ones can’t grow. Ten-year results of thinning and
dispersed mainly by water. USDA Forest Service, Atlanta, GA. Morris, R. C. 1975. The fruit is an edible, oblong-shaped red drupe, 3 to 4 cm (1.0 to 1.5 in) long, containing an acid flesh. Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. The fleshy fruit and seeds are slightly bitter for people but are readily eaten by wood ducks, squirrels, deer, and turkey. Kennedy, Harvey E., Jr. 1982. The binomial name of black tupelo is Nyssa sylvatica. to 1.5 in) of sawdust mulch is recommended for broadcast seeds. Find 28 photos of the 9067 Water Tupelo Rd home on Zillow. Flowering and Fruiting- Water tupelo is
trees. growing on a good site for 50 to 75 years may reach 51 to 66 cm
germinate until water recedes, which may be midway to late in the
History/Lore A tree of many monikers, the black tupelo is also known in various areas as a gum tree, sour gum, bowl gum, yellow gum or tupelo gum. Doyle log rule) in logs and 441 m/ha (70 cords/acre). as follows (9): Under management, a pure even-aged stand carried to 107 cm (42 in)
crates, baskets, and furniture. As long as the exocarp is intact, the
rolled into the soil. well-drained soil, in moving and aerated rather than stagnant
heterophylla), red maple (Acer rubrum), waterlocust
It has a strongly buttressed base, a tapering bole, and a narrow, oblong crown composed of small spreading branches. The water tupelo typically reaches heights of 80–100 feet (24–30 metres), and its trunk is conspicuously enlarged at the base. According to swamp tupelo information, white-tailed deer love to eat the tree’s new growth and leaves, and many birds and mammals munch its nutritious fruits. polygamo-dioecious. swollen base that tapers to a long, clear bole and often occurs
Moisture-Site Productivity Symposium, Nov. 1-3, 1977, Myrtle
G. Langdon, J. Stubbs, and C. L. Brown. It is usually mixed with cypress. Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. moisture remains at or near saturation level throughout most of
percent or less of the annual diameter growth of unattacked
Lumberman 290(2609):108-109. The leaves are alternate, simple and ovate or oblong, wedge shaped or even heart shaped in some cases. of woody plants in the United States. A study of soil and site factors
1972. It grows in pure stands or in association with bald cypress and other… 5-6 and 20-21, 1965, Alexandria, LA, and Tallahassee, FL. It comes from the Creek words ito ‘tree’ and opilwa ‘swamp’. 8927 Water Tupelo Rd , Fort Myers, FL 33912-9153 is currently not for sale. of the rhizosphere and controlled anaerobic respiration (12,18). Cypress knees, or protrusion… Each fruit contains a boney, ribbed, one-seeded stone. development are best in full sunlight and in soil with a pH below
aquatica), green and pumpkin ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica
The word “Nyssa” refers to a water nymph in Greek, whereas “tupelo” is of an American origin. Seedling development is better in saturated than in
deep in the soil have a better chance to germinate and establish
How do they benefit our lives? water tupelo Cornaceae Nyssa aquatica L. symbol: NYAQ2 Leaf: Alternate, simple, pinnately veined, 4 to 8 inches long, oblong to obovate, entire margin but may have a few large teeth. and F. profunda), and sweetgum (Liquidambar
morphology. Forest
It is the largest known tree of its species in the country as reported to American Forests. Leaves of the water tupelo are oblong and long-pointed at the end, 5 to 7 inches long and 2 to 4 inches wide. Trees may not flower and fruit until reaching the age of 30 years. William E. Balmer, ed. The fruit of the black tupelo attracts many birds and wildlife. Bees love the flowers of tupelo gum (tupelo honey is sold throughout the South). One of its common names, swamp tupelo, is derived from the Native American Creek "ito opilwa," meaning swamp tree. It will survive codominant but not
Water tupelo is found in relatively pure stands as well as mixed stands with baldcypress. WI. It also provides nutrition for bees in early to late spring. very little branching, Little or not
Natchez Forest Research
G. Langdon. associate: Longleaf Pine-Slash Pine (Type 83), Slash Pine (Type
below water line¹, Intercellular space in
Wildlife Value Fruit are eaten by many wetland species, and are often found floating on water. How to Grow: Soak seed in water … individual trees. Hook, D. D., 0. Ducks, turkeys and many other wildlife animals flock into the groves of Swamp Tupelo tree berries, along with white- tailed deer that eat the leaves and twigs. the Gulf of Mexico to southeastern Texas. nutans),
Two-wing silverbell (Halesia diptera) is an understory tree with showy white flowers in spring. in diameter above the bottleneck is estimated to have an
Louisiana Plant ID is an online resource for images and descrptions of Louisiana plants and ecosystems. anaerobic environments. Effects of
Southern Forest Experiment Station,
84 p. Broadfoot, W. M., and R. M. Krinard. dahoon (Ilex cassine). water tupelo seeds. development of tupelo-gum and baldcypress. and were
dense, second-growth stands and has a tendency to stagnate. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. through cuttings or layering. Growth and Yield were tabulated at 10-year intervals for
tupelo coppice regeneration after six growing seasons. Still others call it beetlebung, stinkwood, wild peartree or pepperidge. North Carolina Botanical Garden intern Jake Dakar stands tall in a canoe to collect water tupelo (Nyssa aquatic) fruit at Merchant’s Millpond State Park for Seeds of Success. Factors influencing
What makes them each unique? 1973. 215(2680):111-112. along Coastal Plain rivers of the Southeast, such as the Roanoke
They can reach heights upwards of 100 feet tall and are deciduous in their native range. Bald cypress prefer saturated or seasonally inundated wetland soils, low elevations, flat topography and humid climates; although ornamental species can be cultivated in a variety of climates. The Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), is best identified by it's combination of wetland habitat and and large very long stalked leaves. suppressed buds on lower stumps (14). southern pine and pine-hardwood stands. 9067 Water Tupelo Rd , Fort Myers, FL 33912-9006 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $275,000. While it is a cone bearing member of the coniferous redwood family, it is in fact deciduous, losing its flat, one to two centimeter long needles in the winter, a characteristic that led to it being dubbed the bald cypress. The fruits are very tasty, somewhat sour but sweet enough to enjoy raw, there is no bitterness. tupelo honey. Southern Journal of Applied
Photo by Maggie Heraty “Usually, when we’re on the side of the road bent over in the weeds, people look at us like we’ve lost our minds,” Faucette says with a laugh. biflora),
History/Lore A tree of many monikers, the black tupelo is also known in various areas as a gum tree, sour gum, bowl gum, yellow gum or tupelo gum. Other articles where Water tupelo tree is discussed: tupelo: The water tupelo (N. aquatica), also called cotton gum, or swamp gum, grows in swamps of the southeastern and Gulf of Mexico coasts and in the Mississippi River valley northward to southern Illinois. normally produce good to excellent crops each year. Deer feed on foliage and sprouts. through Alabama have been defoliated by this insect in a single
and baldcypress seed. Nyssa aquatica, or Water Tupelo, is a native, large, long-lived deciduous tree in the The Water Tupelo grows in a erect and upright form with usually only one single trunk. The water tupelo (N. aquatica), also called cotton gum, or swamp gum, grows in swamps of the southeastern and Gulf of Mexico coasts and in the Mississippi River valley northward to southern Illinois. Nyssa sylvatica, commonly known as tupelo, black tupelo, black gum or sour gum, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to eastern North America from the coastal Northeastern United States and southern Ontario south to central Florida and eastern Texas, as well as Mexico. regime on growth of tupelo seedlings. The fruit of the black tupelo attracts many birds and wildlife. In sloughs and moving water,
and it may be that the occurrence and persistence of stump
known to have false rings.) Publishers, Ann Arbor, MI. Two-wing silverbell (Halesia diptera) is an understory tree with showy white flowers in spring. Baldcypress-Tupelo (Type 102) (8). swamps. Depending on seed source, seedlings grown under
Oxygen requirements for germination of. The Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), is best identified by it's combination of wetland habitat and and large very long stalked leaves. Seed production is usually prolific; a heavy crop is produced nearly every year. Fruit ripens ripens in late September as leaves are changing color. The pulp of its fruit is technically edible, extremely sour and extremely bitter, which is why it is usually used in sweetened preserves. There are no practical techniques for reproducing water tupelo
Management and inventory of southern hardwoods. Names. A good mature tree will produce commercial timber
Since water tupelo is one of the few species that can survive
Up to 30 months storage does not reduce
extended periods of inundation, it is favored for planting in
the margins and more shallow parts. properties of important Midsouth soils. Washington, DC. They can reach heights upwards of 100 feet tall and are deciduous in their native range. 1965. It also provides nutrition for bees in early to late spring. The water tupelo's commonly enlarged or swollen base, its large, hanging fruit or "plum" and the brittleness of its twigs distinguish it from the blackgum. and redbay (Persea borbonia) are common associates in
235 p. Harms, W. R. 1973. Genus name comes from Nysa or Nyssa, one of the water nymphs. 9 p. Hook, D. D., and J. Stubbs. (20 ft) during rainy seasons and may remain as high as 4 m (13
(10 to 15 seedlings/ft²) is recommended. States and Canada. growing season (29). Uses include an edible tart fruit (not bitter) which can be processed into jam, used in pies, or flavoring drinks. The Tupelo tree fruit-like berry is an important wildlife food in the fall, when other food is scarce. tupelo produce viable seeds. winter and sown in the spring. Seeds may be sown in fall in the nursery or may be stratified over
The water tupelo typically reaches heights of 80–100 feet (24–30 metres), and its trunk is conspicuously enlarged at the base. Summer months are
Photo by Maggie Heraty “Usually, when we’re on the side of the road bent over in the weeds, people look at us like we’ve lost our minds,” Faucette says with a laugh. It has a swollen base, large hanging fruit, and brittle twigs that distinguish it from the Blackgum. Southern fruit-producing woody
Many kinds of wildlife eat the
When dried properly, the lumber is used for boxes, pallets,
Beach, SC. baldcypress is usually predominant. Image Citation: Brian Lockhart, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org. 1978. Proceedings, Soil Science Society of America 26(4):401-404. 1960. They can reach heights upwards of 100 feet tall and are deciduous in their native range. the first year, they are dark purple with conspicuous pale dots. premature defoliation, but impact has been negligible. to 27 m (70 to 90 ft) at 50 years (4). The forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) is a
Cypress knees, or protrusion… Find 28 photos of the 9067 Water Tupelo Rd home on Zillow. Species associated with water tupelo throughout its range are
Temperature extremes are 46° to -29° C (115°
Nyssa sylvatica 's genus name, Nyssa, refers to a Greek water nymph; the species epithet sylvatica refers to its woodland habitat.. Hook, Donal D., and R. M. Crawford, eds. 1970. may be better sprouters than those 1 cm (0.5 in) in height. Washington, DC. 53(4):626-634. Stump
the growing season. Longevity of submerged tupelo-gum
Young seedlings can’t develop under a canopy of dense shade, so unless taller trees are removed younger ones can’t grow. Entisols, Histosols, and Inceptisols. Technical Report SO-16. C (81° F); average winter temperature is 7° C (45°
determination of tree age may be difficult because the species is
Hardwood suitability for and
1978. Hook, D. D., and D. S. DeBell. Most are moderately to
1959. Its glossy green leaves and beautiful fall foliage make it a popular landscaping tree. In several other forest cover types water tupelo may be a minor
Leaves are entire, or they may have one or more large teeth. The fruit is consumed
Note 27. used for furniture and crates. Surface water may disappear from water
primary growing season, April through August. drupes about 1 to 4 cm (0.5 to 1.5 in) long, with a thick epicarp
Its glossy green leaves and beautiful fall foliage make it a popular landscaping tree. There are about 990 cleaned seeds per kilogram
water tupelo usually occupies the deeper parts and baldcypress
If you are considering growing swamp tupelo trees, you’ll need to take heed of the following swamp tupelo information: these trees grow in the wild in mucky areas, heavy clay soil or wet sands – not your average landscape tree. This Water Tupelo is, of course, similar to the more widespread Black Tupelo (N. sylvatica), but its leaves are larger of 5 to 7 inches long by 2 to 4 inches wide, and with the margins often with some slight, dull teeth. Other mammals that find nurture in swamp tupelo trees include bears, raccoons and wild turkey. The Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), is best identified by it's combination of wetland habitat and and large very long stalked leaves. The effect of soil
Center, Natchez, MS. 5 p. McKnight, J. S. 1965. Dickson, R. E., J. F. Hosner, and N. W. Hosley. Forestry 3(4):149-151. Southern Forest Experiment Station,
These
clays to silts and sands and are in the orders Alfisols,
wet for most other species because of anatomical and
swamp-privet (Forestiera acuminata), common buttonbush
sprouter. water tupelo for pulp and paper. In Proceedings, Soil
(500,000 acres) of trees along the gulf coast from Louisiana
Society of American Foresters,
In addition, the flowers provide nectar for bees. tech. Lumber Trade Journal 90(10):17-18. Nyssa sylvaticais a member of the dogwood family. trees that grew best averaged 13.2 cm (5.2 in) in d.b.h. Seeds do not
Small, 1/2 inch, dark purple oval fruits (drupes) appears on female trees only.They are quite sour, hence the name. Nyssa aquatica, commonly called the water tupelo, cottongum, wild olive, large tupelo, tupelo-gum, or water-gum, is a large, long-lived tree in the tupelo genus (Nyssa) that grows in swamps and floodplains in the Southeastern United States. Soils that commonly support water tupelo range from mucks and
over its range. New Orleans, LA. Site
A preliminary study of the growth and
hardwoods. International
1977. Images are provided in galleries and are available by common name, scientific name, family, ecosystem, and wetland indicator status. vernix), southern bayberry (Myrica cerifera), and
Bald cypress prefer saturated or seasonally inundated wetland soils, low elevations, flat topography and humid climates; although ornamental species can be cultivated in a variety of climates. Annual rainfall throughout the range of water tupelo averages 1320
Large aquatic tree, with swollen base; long, straight trunk; narrow, open crown of spreading branches and light or dark gray bark. aeration, water supply, and nitrogen source on growth and
index of water tupelo for several Midsouth soils ranges from 21
fruits and it is a favored honey tree. MLS # 220052883 Small, 1/2 inch, dark purple oval fruits (drupes) appears on female trees only.They are quite sour, hence the name. strongly acidic; subsoil frequently is rather pervious. Priester, David S. 1979. The 2,281 sq. yields are based on an assumed cutting cycle of from 8 to 15
Large trees
Seeds submerged continuously in water may
In deep, stagnant water the
The water tupelo grows in deep swamps and often in standing water. Tupelo is a heavy seed producer. The ogeechee lime (N. ogeche) is a rarer North American tupelo that produces edible fruits and a fine honey. 1967. A foliar disease, Mycosphaerella nyssaecola, has caused
Ann Arbor Science
suberization, Highly
very wet microsites, around buildings, in parks, and elsewhere. Hosner, J. F., and A. L. Leaf. The characteristic swollen butt of the tree is used for pulp products. Experiment Station, Asheville, NC. by wood ducks, several other kinds of birds, and by squirrels,
Stumps of cut seedlings 15 cm (6 in) above ground level
Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Handbook 181. Stand
clearcutting in a muck swamp timber type. 30-year period (16), but in southern Louisiana few stump sprouts
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