Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
India, China
Types
Not Available
Bead tree
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, 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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
azederaque
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
azederaque
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Nyssaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Chinaberry Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Black Tupelo and Chinaberry 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 Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.