Common Name: Swamp White Oak Scientific Name: Quercus bicolor Description: Habit: Spring Summer Fall Winter Fruit: Flower:
Tag: Large Trees (over 50′)
Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)
Common Name: Black Tupelo, Pepperidge, Black Gum, Sour Gum Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica Description: Black tupelo is a terrific shade tree and a standout in the fall. In spring, tiny, inconspicuous flowers appear in clusters . While not showy they are a rich source of nectar for bees and turn into small juicy fruits that…