Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
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
Apply N-P-K
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
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
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Cornales
Gentianales
Family
Nyssaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Black Wattle
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Black Wattle season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Black Wattle Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Black Wattle are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Black Wattle
Care of Black Tupelo and Black Wattle 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 Wattle 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 Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.