Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Astilbe
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Prachtspieren
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Astilbe
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Astilbe
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
astilbe
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
astilbe
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
astilbe
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Astilbe
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Astilbe season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Astilbe Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Astilbe are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Astilbe
Care of Black Tupelo and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.