Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Northern America, Northern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
shores, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
occasional watering once established
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, 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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Rosa rugosa
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Ramanas Rose, Japanese Rose, Rugosa Rose
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Japanese Rose
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Japanese Rose
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Japanese Rose
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Japanese Rose
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Γιαπωνέζικο Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Japanese Rose
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Japanese Rose
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Japanese Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Nyssaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Japanese Rose season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Japanese Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Japanese Rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink and Red
- Japanese Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose
Care of Black Tupelo and Japanese Rose 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 Rose 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 Japanese Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.