Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
  
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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, 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
Non Flowering Plant
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Dark Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Mild Allergen, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Used in parkland, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
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
No Medicinal Use
  
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
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
Lawns and Turf
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
  
NYSSA sylvatica
  
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
  
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
  
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
  
Black Tupelo Tree
  
In German
italienisches Raigras
  
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
  
In French
Ray-grass italien
  
Noir Arbre Tupelo
  
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
  
Árbol negro Tupelo
  
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
  
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
azevém
  
Árvore Tupelo Preto
  
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
  
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
  
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
  
Niger Tupelo ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Nyssaceae
  
Genus
Lolium
  
Nyssa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Bombini
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Nyssoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Italian Ryegrass 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.