Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
disturbed sites, Forest edges
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early 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
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Castaño chino
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Black Tupelo and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.