Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
European crab apple
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
european crab apple
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and European Crab Apple season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple
Care of Black Tupelo and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.