Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Russia
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Blackwort
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Blackwort
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Blackwort
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Blackwort
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Blackwort
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Blackwort
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Comfrey
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Comfrey season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Comfrey Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Comfrey are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Black Tupelo and Comfrey
Care of Black Tupelo and Comfrey 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 Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.