Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 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, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Nyssoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.