Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Grass
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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
-
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nyssoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.