Swamp Tupelo Tree – Hardy & Wildlife-Friendly Shade Tree
• The Swamp Tupelo Tree (Nyssa biflora), also known as Swamp Black Gum, is a striking deciduous tree that thrives in wetland environments and offers brilliant fall color. Native to the southeastern United States, this moisture-loving tree is well adapted to flood-prone areas, swamps, and lowlands. Its glossy green leaves provide dense summer shade, while in autumn, the foliage transforms into fiery shades of red, orange, and purple. The Swamp Tupelo also produces small bluish-black fruits that serve as a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.
• When planted with Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs, Soil Moist Transplant Mix, Max Growth Tree Shelters, and Weed Pro Weed Mats, the Swamp Tupelo Tree establishes strong roots and provides long-lasting beauty, erosion control, and habitat support.
🌿 Size & Spacing
- Mature Height: 40-80 feet
- Mature Width: 20-30 feet
- Spacing: 20-30 feet apart for optimal canopy growth
📍 Where to Plant the Swamp Tupelo Tree
- 🌾 Wetlands & Flood-Prone Areas: Thrives in standing water and poorly drained soil.
- 🏡 Large Landscapes & Parks: Provides excellent shade and visual interest.
- 🌳 Erosion Control: Helps stabilize soil in swampy or floodplain regions.
- 🦉 Wildlife Conservation: Supports birds and mammals with its nutritious fruits.
🌞 Growing Conditions
- 🌱 Soil Requirements: Prefers wet, acidic, nutrient-rich soils but adapts to drier sites once established.
- ☀️ Sunlight Needs: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4-6 hours of direct light daily.
- 💧 Watering: High – Prefers wet conditions and tolerates periodic flooding.
- ✂️ Pruning: Minimal pruning required; best done in winter to remove dead or damaged branches.
- 🌍 USDA Growing Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9.
🌲 Seasonal Beauty & Wildlife Benefits
• The Swamp Tupelo offers year-round visual interest and ecological benefits. In spring and summer, its glossy green leaves provide shade and beauty. By fall, the foliage shifts to deep reds, oranges, and purples, creating a vibrant autumn display. The small blue-black fruits ripen in late summer and are highly attractive to birds, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and wild turkeys. Its deeply ridged bark adds character and texture, making it an eye-catching tree even in winter.
🌿 Benefits of Growing a Swamp Tupelo Tree
- 🌲 Brilliant Fall Color – Features stunning red, orange, and purple autumn foliage.
- 🦉 Wildlife Magnet – Produces small fruits that attract birds and small mammals.
- 🏡 Ideal for Wetlands – Thrives in consistently moist or flooded areas.
- 🌳 Low Maintenance & Disease-Resistant – Adaptable and easy to grow.
- 🌱 Erosion Control – Helps stabilize soil in flood-prone environments.
🌱 Essential Products for Planting Success
- ✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs – Provides essential nutrients for strong root development.
- ✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Helps retain moisture and reduces transplant shock.
- ✅ Max Growth Tree Shelters – Protects young trees from harsh weather and pests.
- ✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weed competition, ensuring better tree health.
🛒 Buy Your Swamp Tupelo Tree Online Today!
For the best selection of Swamp Tupelo Trees at competitive prices, order from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC today!
🌱 Why Buy from Us?
- ✅ Low Prices & Fast Shipping – Get high-quality trees delivered straight to your door.
- ✅ Disease-Resistant Varieties – Grown to thrive in your climate with minimal care.
- ✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – If your tree doesn’t survive its first year, we’ll issue a store credit free of charge.
Order your Swamp Tupelo Tree today and enjoy a resilient, wildlife-friendly tree that enhances your landscape with beauty and ecological benefits!
Delivery Time: Deciduous Flowering Trees & Shade Trees are shipped dormant usually December through May, weather dependent, shipping within ten business days from when the order was placed, while in the current shipping season. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.
Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.
*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended zones, and/or when the shipping is authorized by the customer during below freezing temperatures.
If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.
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