Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nyssaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and American Sycamore
Season and care of Black Tupelo and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and American Sycamore season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and American Sycamore Physical Information
Black Tupelo and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and American Sycamore are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Tupelo and American Sycamore
Care of Black Tupelo and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.