Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Cut away fading foliage, 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
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Bladderwort plant
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nyssaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Bladderwort
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Bladderwort season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Bladderwort Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Bladderwort are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Black Tupelo and Bladderwort
Care of Black Tupelo and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.