Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Swamps
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Food Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
गोभी
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Kohl
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
chou
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
repollo
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
λάχανο
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
repolho
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
kapusta
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
brassica
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Cabbage and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Cabbage and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Cabbage and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cabbage and Black Tupelo
Care of Cabbage and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.