Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
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, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune up lowest branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Brasil Baum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Brazilwood
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Brazilwood season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Brazilwood Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Brazilwood are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Brazilwood
Care of Black Tupelo and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.