Nyssa sylvatica – tupelo

Nyssa sylvatica – tupelo

The tupelo tree is native to the Eastern United States. It’s a great medium size tree without many insect or disease problems in Vancouver.

Nyssa sylvatica in a parking lot
Young tupelo in parking lot

Dense lateral branches are perpendicular to the trunk.

Nyssa sylvatica leaves and terminal bud
Leaves with fall colour

Tupelo tree fall foliage

Where to find Nyssa sylvatica:

In Vancouver:

  • Gravely Street on the east side of Nanaimo St.

In Burnaby:

  • the parking lot of Costco on Still Creek Road,
  • near Gilmore Skytrain Stn. on Dawson St. East of Gilmore

Acer pseudoplatanus – Sycamore maple

Acer pseudoplatanus commonly called the sycamore maple is native to Europe and Western Asia, and can reach heights up to 30m.

Acer pseudoplatanus or Sycamore maple leaf with shadows
Serrated leaves are palmate with 3-5 lobes. Leaves are dark green with a red petiole.  Secondary veins run parallel to each other from the main veins.  Leaves are opposite.

Bark and trunk of Acer pseudoplatanus or sycamore maple
Bark plated in various shades of brown and grey.

Bears some resemblance to trees in the genus Platanus, which is where the Latin name pseudoplatanus comes from.