Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
India, Melanesia
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Over-head 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Mango
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
आम का पेड़
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Mango Baum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Manguier
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Mangueira
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Nyssaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Mango Tree
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Mango Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Mango Tree Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Mango Tree are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Black Tupelo and Mango Tree
Care of Black Tupelo and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.