Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Middle East
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Requires very little pruning
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Peppermint
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
पिपरमिंट
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Pfefferminze
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Peppermint
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Peppermint season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Peppermint Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Peppermint are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Peppermint
Care of Black Tupelo and Peppermint 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 Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.