Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 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
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Soft Rush
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Soft Rush
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Soft Rush
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Soft Rush
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Soft Rush
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Soft Rush
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Soft Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Common Rush
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Common Rush season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Common Rush Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Common Rush are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Common Rush
Care of Black Tupelo and Common Rush 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 Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.