Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
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Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
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Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Raspberry
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Himbeere
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Framboise
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Frambuesa
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Framboesa
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Malina
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Nyssaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Raspberry
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Raspberry season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Raspberry Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Raspberry are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Raspberry
Care of Black Tupelo and Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.