Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
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
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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 animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bombini
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Black Tupelo and Bushy Bluestem 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 Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.