Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
चमेली
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Jasmin
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Jasmin
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Jasmin
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Jasmin
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nyssaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Jasmine
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Jasmine season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Jasmine Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Jasmine are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Jasmine
Care of Black Tupelo and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.