Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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 after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, 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, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
कबिट
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Kawista
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Kawista
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Limonia
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Nyssaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Wood Apple
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Wood Apple season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Wood Apple Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Wood Apple are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Wood Apple
Care of Black Tupelo and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting 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 Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.