Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Hortensie
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Hortensia
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Hortensja
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Niger Tupelo ligno
Family
Asteraceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo
Wondering what are the properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo? We provide you with everything About Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo. Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns and Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns. Also Arrowleaf Balsamroot does not have fragrant flowers. Arrowleaf Balsamroot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black Tupelo has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring and Black Tupelo season is Spring. The type of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arrowleaf Balsamroot 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 Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.