Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
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Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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 birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Crapemyrtle
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Nyssa
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle
Care of Black Tupelo and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.