Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-10
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Subulate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Borders
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Mexican Hat
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Mexican Hat
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
mexican Hat
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Mexican Hat season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat
Care of Black Tupelo and Mexican Hat 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 Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.