Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
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
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
जेड पौधा
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Geldbaum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Jade Plant
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Jade Plant season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Jade Plant Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Jade Plant are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Jade Plant
Care of Black Tupelo and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.