Urban Forestry
| Black Tupelo |
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special
interest: |
Fall color |
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Growth
Rate: |
Slow |
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Height
at Maturity: |
45' |
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Width at
Maturity: |
30' |
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Grow
Space: |
Large, 20' from OHU
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Soil
Requirements: |
Acidic, wet |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous, 2-3 months
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Salt
Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought
Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Comments: |
Although a wonderful
urban tree in most of its range, Black tupelo is
only found in a handful of sites in Sarasota. For
acid, wet, swampy sites, Tupelo is unsurpassed as a
large shade tree. |
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Uses: |
Reforestation, specimen,
shade, wildlife |
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Maintenance: |
$ |
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