Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Prunus avium
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Kirschbaum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Cerisier
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Cerezo
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Cherry Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree
Care of Black Tupelo and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.