Black Tupelo Tree (Blackgum) Turning Red In Fall - November 2025

I planted a native Black Tupelo (Blackgum) tree in our parkway earlier this growing season as a replacement for the London Planetree that didn't make it down there.  They both were small caliper trees, but I paid *a little bit more* attention to the Black Tupelo in terms of watering this season.  Despite some die-back, the tree seems to have made it through the growing season with foliage on the limbs.  

And that foliage is what is starting to 'show off' with its Fall colors.  Turning a bright red.  Here, below, is a look at the fall show from the leaves turning red:

Back in the 'Getting to Know' post on the Black Tupelo, I included this description:  "One of the most spectacular and reliable fall coloring trees, turning brilliant shades of red and orange..."  

Seems that characteristic of the tree (reliably turning fall colors) is turning out to be true - even in this small, young (< 1" caliper) tree.  

Late this Winter, this tree will require some pruning to try to establish an apical meristem or leader.  But...I've learned my lesson and have resisted touching or limb'ing-up any young trees before they put on new growth.