Black Gum / Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica

About Black Gum / Tupelo
Identify Black Gum / Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) in Middle Tennessee. Tree identification and care guide from Mr. Lawn Care, Columbia TN.
Black Gum / Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a tree commonly found in landscapes throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This plant is part of our Trees identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Black Gum / Tupelo regularly when servicing properties across the region. Understanding the plants in your landscape helps us provide better, more targeted lawn treatments that protect both your turf and your ornamental plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Black Gum / Tupelo
- Scientific Name
- Nyssa sylvatica
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Region
- Middle Tennessee







