Sasanqua

Black Tupelo

About Sasanqua and Black Tupelo

Sasanqua

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Japan

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

155

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-95-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-7

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,828.80 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

sasanqua

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

sasanqua

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

sasanqua

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

sasanqua

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

sasanqua

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Sasankya

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Sasankya

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Cornales

Family

Theaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Camellia

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

25045

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Black Tupelo. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Black Tupelo has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo

Season and care of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.

Sasanqua and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Sasanqua and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo

Care of Sasanqua and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.