Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 665. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.
Sunset®: 3-10,14-21
USDA: 5-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Eastern North America, from Maine to central Mexico
Growth Habits: Medium to large sized deciduous tree, 40 to 80 feet high (12-24 m); the base of the trunk is enlarged in swampy areas; reddish brown bark, broken in ridges reaching 1 inch thick (2.5 cm); simple, alternate, leathery leaves, 3 to 5 inches long (7-12 cm), giving reliable fall colors
Flowers: Greenish flowers
Watering Needs: Little to abundant water, grows in swampy areas
Blooming Habits:
Small green-white flowers, appearing with the leaves, in the spring, hanging singly or in capitate clusters. The bees are fond of these flowers, and the 'tupelo honey' is considered of superior taste.
Fruiting Habits:
The fruits are oval, dark blue drupes, with a fleshy coating surrounding a ribbed pit. They ripen in early fall, and are eaten by the birds.
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