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Tupelo tree

I am worried about the black gum  or sour wood or Tupelo  tree in the back yard. The leaves look thin this year.   I will watch the scarlet leave drop this fall, as another check on the tree's pulse.

Nyssa sylvatica:  The Purple Finch ; Tupelo Arbor &c. [Tupelo Tree]. British naturalist Mark Catesby (1683-1749) collected specimens and made paintings of diverse flora and fauna he encountered on two extended trips to America between 1712 and 1726. 13”x19.5” inches. Digital reproduction of the original in the collections of the Library of Virginia.

Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 10:20PM by Registered CommenterMinxterBloom | CommentsPost a Comment | References1 Reference

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