Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available, White
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
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
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
gold medallion tree
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
gold medallion tree
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Cassia Leptophylla season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Black Tupelo and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.