Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
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Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Switchgrass
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green
Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
small hedge
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
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
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 Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
PANICUM
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Panicum
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
panikom
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
panikom
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
panikom
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
panikom
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Panicum
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Panicum
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Panicum
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Panicum
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Panicum season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Panicum Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Panicum are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Panicum flower color: Indigo
- Panicum leaf color:
Care of Black Tupelo and Panicum
Care of Black Tupelo and Panicum 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 Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.