Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Riverbanks, Stream side
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Nyssaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple
Care of Black Tupelo and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.