Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
पत्थरचूर
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Harfensträucher
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Coleus Forskohlii season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Black Tupelo and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.