Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
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
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Post Oak
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Post oak
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Post oak
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Post oak
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Post Oak
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
post Oak
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Post Oak
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Post Oak season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Post Oak Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Post Oak are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Post Oak
Care of Black Tupelo and Post Oak 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 Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.