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What tree is this? #775776

Asked October 18, 2021, 10:20 PM EDT

Just moved and have a beautiful fragrant tree, but cannot identify it. Please help

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.  This is a Tupelo Tree aka black gum.

https://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=793

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/black-gum/

A lovely tree, we are at the northern end of the original range but I suspect we will see more of them.

Hi I almost forgot this song about the Tupelo tree. 

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