Nyssa sylvatica – tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica – tupelo

The tupelo tree is native to the Eastern United States. It’s a great medium size tree without many insect or disease problems in Vancouver.

Nyssa sylvatica in a parking lot
Young tupelo in parking lot

Dense lateral branches are perpendicular to the trunk.

Nyssa sylvatica leaves and terminal bud
Leaves with fall colour

Tupelo tree fall foliage

Where to find Nyssa sylvatica:

In Vancouver:

  • Gravely Street on the east side of Nanaimo St.

In Burnaby:

  • the parking lot of Costco on Still Creek Road,
  • near Gilmore Skytrain Stn. on Dawson St. East of Gilmore