Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cordiform
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Betulaceae
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 Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Black Tupelo and Himalayan Birch
Care of Black Tupelo and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.