Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Fields, marshes, Swamps
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
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Copper iris
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Copper Iris
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Copper Iris
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Copper Iris
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Copper Iris
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Copper Iris season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Copper Iris Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Copper Iris are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Copper Iris
Care of Black Tupelo and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris pruning is done 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.