Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Rosette
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
spiral aloe
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Spirale Aloe
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
aloe spirale
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
espiral de aloe
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
aloe espiral
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
spirala aloesu
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Nyssaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Spiral Aloe season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe
Care of Black Tupelo and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.