Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Astilbe
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Prachtspieren
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Astilbe
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Astilbe
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
astilbe
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
astilbe
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
astilbe
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Artemisia
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Astilbe and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Black Tupelo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Astilbe and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Astilbe and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Astilbe and Black Tupelo
Care of Astilbe and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers 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 Astilbe needs 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.