Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Madagascar, Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Small oblong
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
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, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
KALANCHOE
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
पांडा संयंत्र
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Panda -Anlage
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
installation de Panda
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
planta de Panda
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
φυτό Panda
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
planta Panda
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Panda roślin
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Panda herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Saxifragales
Family
Nyssaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Nyssa
Widow's-thrill
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Kalanchoeae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Panda Plant
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Panda Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Panda Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Panda Plant season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Panda Plant Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Panda Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Panda Plant are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
- Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Care of Black Tupelo and Panda Plant
Care of Black Tupelo and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.