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black tupelo(Nyssa sylvatica) a.k.a. Black Gumblack tupelo 2

This tree can be found on the Ingleton Circle common area across from #17. It is a medium size tree which can reach up to 80 feet. On young trees, branches often stand at right angles to the trunk and curled spur shoots are often present. It has simple, alternate placement of oblong somewhat waxy looking leaves which in fall present an intense red color.

Claudia Silvia