Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
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
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Shell Ginger
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Shell Ginger
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cornales
Zingiberales
Family
Nyssaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Shell Ginger season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger
Care of Black Tupelo and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.