Black Tupelo

Copperleaf

About Black Tupelo and Copperleaf

Black Tupelo

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Melanesia

Types

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

512

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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,828.80 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree

Copperleaf

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

Copperleaf

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo

copperleaf

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto

Copperleaf

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Euphorbiales

Family

Nyssaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Nyssa

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Bombini

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

45462

1 27800

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Properties of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Black Tupelo and Copperleaf. Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Black Tupelo does not have fragrant flowers. Black Tupelo has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pollen and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf

Season and care of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Copperleaf season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Black Tupelo and Copperleaf Physical Information

Black Tupelo and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf are as follows:

Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf

Care of Black Tupelo and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.