Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
China
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
बालकुवारी
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Cornales
Ginkgoales
Family
Nyssaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Cycad
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Ginkgo
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Ginkgo season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Ginkgo Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Ginkgo are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Tupelo and Ginkgo
Care of Black Tupelo and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.