Quick answer: Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is native to 19 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist, tolerates poor drainage |
| Soil | Acid-based soils - gravelly, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | 30-60 ft, up to 100 ft |
| Wildlife value | Fruit for birds and mammals, browse, nectar for bees, special value to honey bees |
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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