Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mexico, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22,23,24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Nyssaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Black Tupelo and Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus 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 Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.