Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Nyssa sylvatica
Number of Varieties
1005
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99995-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm1,828.80 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm762.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
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
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
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✘
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
चमेली
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Jasmin
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Jasmin
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Jasmin
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Jasmin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cornales
Family
Aloaceae
Nyssaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Nyssa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jasmineae
Bombini
Subfamily
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Nyssoideae
Number of Species
20045
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27800
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