Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora (Tupelo Tree)

Family:  Nyssaceae Zone:  6 - 9 Natural Range:  Eastern United States Soil:  Average to wet, humus rich Light:  Sun, part sun Height:  30' Bloom Time:  May to June Attracts:  Birds, Bees Pest Resistance:  NA Attributes:  Deciduous, Slow growing tree with Obovate, dark green leaves that turn bright yellow to red in fall.  Small greenish white flowers.  Notes: Nyssa biflora is differentiated from N. sylvatica by narrower and more leathery leaves, smoother bark, flowers held in pairs and flat fruit.  Seed source is from Louisiana   Pot size:  Medium Band Pot