Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Rocket Dame
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Bombini
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nyssoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Black Tupelo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo
Care of Dame's Rocket and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Dame's Rocket 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.