Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
शतावर
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Gemüsespargel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Asperge
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Asparagus
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Asparagus
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Nyssaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Asparagus
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Asparagus season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Asparagus Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Asparagus are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Asparagus
Care of Black Tupelo and Asparagus 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 Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.