Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, 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, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
céleri chou
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
apio col
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
aipo couve
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Brassicales
Family
Nyssaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage
Care of Black Tupelo and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.