Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, 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
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Cornales
Geraniales
Family
Nyssaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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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.