Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
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
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.