species 3,405 observations

Swamp Tupelo

Nyssa biflora

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth, False Underwing, Ectoedemia nyssaefoliella, Tupelo Leafminer Moth 6
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Oak Bark Scaler 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Resists: Black walnut Wet soil
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.