Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, 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, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
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.