Tupelo is an elegant, fairly slow-growing tree with dense, horizontal branching and glossy leaves that give splendid fall color. This tree is quite drought tolerant once established, making it an ideal choice as a shade tree for yards, gardens, and meadows.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Fall Foliage |
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Summer Fruit |
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Spring Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Tolerance
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Urban Environment |
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Compaction Tolerant |
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Salt Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Edible |
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Low Maintenance |
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Landscape Use
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Red to Purple Fall Foliage |
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Blue Fruit |
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