Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Fields, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Diamond-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Lombardy Poplar
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
ऐस्प
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Lombardei Pappel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
peuplier de Lombardie
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Lombardía álamo
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Lombardia Poplar
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Lombardia Topola
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Lombardiae Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Nyssaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Lombardy Poplar season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
- Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar
Care of Black Tupelo and Lombardy Poplar 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 Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.