Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ANANAS
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Pineapple
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
अनानास
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Ananas
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Ananas
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Piña
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Abacaxi
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Ananas
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cornales
Bromeliales
Family
Nyssaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Pineapple
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Pineapple season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Black Tupelo and Pineapple Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Pineapple are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Black Tupelo and Pineapple
Care of Black Tupelo and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.