Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Prune lower 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
तुरही ट्री
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Trompete Baum
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree
Care of Black Tupelo and Trumpet Tree 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 Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.