Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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, 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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Laurus nobilis
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Loureiro
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bombini
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Sweetbay
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Sweetbay season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Sweetbay Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Sweetbay are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Black Tupelo and Sweetbay
Care of Black Tupelo and Sweetbay 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 Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.