Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Caribbean
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
feather-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nyssaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Jacaranda
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Jacaranda season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Jacaranda Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Jacaranda are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Jacaranda
Care of Black Tupelo and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.