Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
कामुदिनी
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Maiglöckchen
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Nyssaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Lily of the Valley season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley
Care of Black Tupelo and Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.