Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
  
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,828.80 cm
  
23
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
  
Dark Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
  
Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
  
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
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
  
Mild Allergen, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Used in parkland, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
  
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
  
NYSSA sylvatica
  
Common Name
Chrysanths
  
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
  
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
  
Black Tupelo Tree
  
In German
Chrysanthemen
  
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
  
In French
Chrysanthèmes
  
Noir Arbre Tupelo
  
In Spanish
Crisantemos
  
Árbol negro Tupelo
  
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
  
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
  
Árvore Tupelo Preto
  
In Polish
Chryzantemy
  
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
  
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
  
Niger Tupelo ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Nyssaceae
  
Genus
Chrysanthemum
  
Nyssa
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Anthemideae
  
Bombini
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Nyssoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Black Tupelo season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo
Care of Chrysanthemum and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots 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 Chrysanthemum 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.