Black Tupelo

Eastern Redbud

About Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud

Black Tupelo

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Nyssa sylvatica

Cercis

Number of Varieties

525

0 40000

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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-6

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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,828.80 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree

Eastern Redbud

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

OstRedbud

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Fabales

Family

Nyssaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Nyssa

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Bombini

Cercideae

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

4510

1 27800

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Properties of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud. Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Black Tupelo does not have fragrant flowers. Black Tupelo has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pollen and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud

Care of Black Tupelo and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.