Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
Cold Regions
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Trident Maple
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Trident Maple
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Trident Maple
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Trident klon
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Trident Maple
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Aceraceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nyssoideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Trident Maple and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Trident Maple and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Trident Maple and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Trident Maple and Black Tupelo
Care of Trident Maple and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.