Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Umbrella plant
Amate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Dermititis
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Octopus tree
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Octopus Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Octopus Tree
Care of Black Tupelo and Octopus 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 Octopus 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.