Tupelo Tree Pictures, Detailed Information on Tupelo Trees
Welcome to our tupelo tree pictures page. On this page you will
find lots of nice pictures of tupelo trees. You will also find a
lot of wonderful information on tupelo trees, including
information about the tupelo tree species, planting information,
and much more. This is valuable and useful information that can
help you to learn more about the tupelo tree. To view each
tupelo tree picture in full size just click on the pictures.
Enjoy the pictures. Here is some general information on tupelo
trees. The tupelo, or pepperidge tree, genus Nyssa, is a small
genus of about 9 to 11 species of trees with alternate, simple
leaves. It is usually included in the subfamily Nyssoideae of
the dogwood family, Cornaceae, but is placed by some authorities
in the family Nyssaceae. Most species are highly tolerant of wet
soils and flooding, and some need such environments as habitat.
Five of the species are native to eastern North America from the
extreme south of Cana