Black Tupelo

Periwinkle

About Black Tupelo and Periwinkle

Black Tupelo

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

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

Madagascar

Types

Nyssa sylvatica

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,828.80 cm1.97 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm2.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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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

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beautification, 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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree

Periwinkle

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

Immergrün

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo

Pervenche

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo

Bígaro

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto

Mirta

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

Barwinek

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Mollusca

Class

Magnoliopsida

Gastropoda

Order

Cornales

Geraniales

Family

Nyssaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Nyssa

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

458

1 27800

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Properties of Black Tupelo and Periwinkle

Wondering what are the properties of Black Tupelo and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Black Tupelo and Periwinkle. Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle doesn't have thorns. Also Black Tupelo does not have fragrant flowers. Black Tupelo has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pollen and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Periwinkle

Season and care of Black Tupelo and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Periwinkle season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Black Tupelo and Periwinkle Physical Information

Black Tupelo and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Periwinkle are as follows:

Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Black Tupelo and Periwinkle

Care of Black Tupelo and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.