Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Quaking Aspen
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Zitterpappel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
tremble
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Nyssaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen
Care of Black Tupelo and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.