Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
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 birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Black Chokeberry season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry
Care of Black Tupelo and Black Chokeberry 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 Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.