Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 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
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged 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 Norfolk Island Pine 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.