Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
IRIS
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Iris
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Iris
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Iris
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Iris
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Iris
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Íris
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Irys
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Nyssaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Iris
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Iris season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Iris Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Iris are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Tupelo and Iris
Care of Black Tupelo and 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 Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.