Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red, Coral, Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ARBUTUS arizonica
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Arizona Madrone
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Arizona Madrone
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Arizona Madrone
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Arizona Madrone
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Arizona MADRONE
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Αριζόνα Madrone
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Arizona Madrone
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Arizona Madrone
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Arizona Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Arizona Madrone season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Arizona Madrone is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Arizona Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Arizona Madrone height is 550.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Arizona Madrone flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Arizona Madrone leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone
Care of Black Tupelo and Arizona Madrone 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 Arizona Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona Madrone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.