Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Slow downs aging
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CELTIS occidentalis
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
HACKBERRY
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Hackberry
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
micocoulier
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
almez
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
hackberry
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
hackberry
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
hackberry
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Hackberry
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hackberry and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Hackberry and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Hackberry and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hackberry season is Fall and Black Tupelo season is Fall. The type of soil for Hackberry is Clay, Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Hackberry and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Hackberry and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Hackberry and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Hackberry flower color: Green
Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hackberry and Black Tupelo
Care of Hackberry and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches 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 Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.