Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Applicable
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
flowering maple
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Schönmalve
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
érable floraison
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
arce de floración
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Flowering Maple season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Black Tupelo and Flowering Maple
Care of Black Tupelo and Flowering 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.