Florida Native:	Yes
Special interest:	Fall color
Growth Rate:	Slow
Height at Maturity:	45'
Width at Maturity:	30'
Grow Space:	Large, 20' from OHU
Soil Requirements:	Acidic, wet
Cold Hardiness:	Hardy
Evergreen/Deciduous:	Deciduous, 2-3 months
Salt Tolerance:	Moderate
Drought Tolerance:	Moderate
Comments:	Although a wonderful urban tree in most of its range, Black tupelo is only found in a handful of sites in Sarasota. For acid, wet, swampy sites, Tupelo is unsurpassed as a large shade tree.
Uses:	Reforestation, specimen, shade, wildlife
Maintenance:	$