Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Fireglow Maple
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Nyssaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple
Care of Black Tupelo and Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.