Tupelo Tree

Tupelo Tree for Sale -Vibrant Fall Color

The Tupelo Tree is an ornamental and deciduous tree with a pyramidal habit that brings brilliant red and orange fall color to your yard. This tree will make a grand statement in your yard. This tree is dioecious, with both male and female flowers on separate trees, so make sure to get at least two trees to have the best fruit set. This tree is a slow grower, but it will surely last long in your yard.

Plant Details - Size & Care Info

Family: Bignoniaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 30 – 50 ft.

Spread: 20 – 30 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, birds

Landscape Uses 

Plant this tree to create a shade garden, rain garden, or use it as a focal point in your yard or landscape. This tree will bloom from late spring through early summer. Its flowers are small and white, and the nectar will attract bees. The tree will produce small, dark blue fruits, an excellent food source for many birds and mammals.

Plant this tree in an area that gets full sun to partial shade. Avoid planting it in full shade, as this will limit its growth. It prefers well-draining, acidic soil. These trees favor and tolerate wet soil very well and are often found in moist to wet locations. If you have a wet location or rain garden in your yard, this tree is a great option to stabilize that area.

Noteworthy Characteristics | Tupelo Wildlife & Pollinator Value

Tupelo Tree is an excellent habitat for primary and secondary cavity-nesting birds, including owls, woodpeckers, and nuthatches. As it is hard to find in stores, the honey made from this tree's flowers is highly sought after and prized amongst those in the beekeeping community.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

Shipping date depends on the date displayed and chosen when you order from the product's page.

We only accept returns on plants verified dead. If you think your plants have died, we offer a 1 year warranty, please use use this File a Claim Link to verify dead plants and start with return warranty process.