Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Nyssa sylvatica

Family:
Black Tupelo

Family:
Nyssaceae

Description:
Black Tupelo is a tree that may vary tremendously (from one plant to the next) in its growth habit in youth; most have a generally upright growth habit, but some have a cascading habit (as shown here, reminiscent of Sourwood).

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