Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Nyssa sylvatica
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Number of Varieties
53
0
40000
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Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-7
10-1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,828.80 cm20.30 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
762.00 cm15.20 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
धनिया
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Koriander
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Coriandre
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Cilantro
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Coentro
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Kolendra
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
coriandrum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Apiales
Family
Nyssaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Nyssa
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Coriandreae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
453
1
27800
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