Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
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Types
Nyssa sylvatica
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Brown
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, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Bearded Iris
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Schwertlilie
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
bearded Iris
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Nyssaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Bearded Iris season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris
Care of Black Tupelo and Bearded Iris 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 Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.