Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
-
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
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
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Rübe
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
betterave
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
remolacha
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
παντζάρι
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
beterraba
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
buraczany
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Beet and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Beet and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Beet and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Beet and Black Tupelo
Care of Beet and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.