Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Western United States
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Hortensie
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Nyssaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Care of Black Tupelo and Arrowleaf Balsamroot 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 Arrowleaf Balsamroot 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 Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.