Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water excessively
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
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
Prune in spring, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Malus floribunda
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Japanese flowering crabapple, Japanese crab, purple chokeberry, showy crabapple
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Japanese crab apple
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Japanische Wildapfel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Pommier du Japon
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Manzano silvestre japonés
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Ιαπωνικά μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
maçã de caranguejo japonês
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Japoński krab jabłko
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Japanese crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Japanese Crab Apple season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Crab Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Japanese Crab Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Japanese Crab Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Crab Apple flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Crab Apple leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple
Care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Crab Apple 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 Japanese Crab Apple pruning is done Prune in spring and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.