Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Bar Harbour, Andorra Compacta, Blue Forest, Blue Chip, Douglasii, Blue Rug, Glauca, Gold Carpet, Icee Blue, Gold Carpet, J.J. Hughes, Marcellus
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
Fields, Pastures, Upland soils
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Pink, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray, Purple
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Light Green, Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Tip blight, Twig blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, slopes
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
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Kidney problems
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Incense
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
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS horizontalis
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Creeping Juniper, Horizontal Juniper
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Creeping Juniper
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Kriech-Wacholder
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Genévrier rampant
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Creeping Juniper
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Creeping Juniper
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Creeping Juniper
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Jałowiec płożący
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Creeping Juniper
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots