Black Tupelo

Pummelo

About Black Tupelo and Pummelo

Black Tupelo

Pummelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Nyssa sylvatica

African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo

Number of Varieties

510

0 40000

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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,828.80 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

White, Yellow, Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Dermatitis, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems

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, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica

CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree

चकोतरा

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

Pampelmuse

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo

Citrus maxima

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo

Citrus maxima

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

πομέλο

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto

Pomelo

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

Pomarańcza olbrzymia

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno

Citrus maxima

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Sapindales

Family

Nyssaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Nyssa

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Bombini

Citreae

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

45175

1 27800

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Properties of Black Tupelo and Pummelo

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

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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Pummelo

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

Black Tupelo and Pummelo Physical Information

Black Tupelo and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Pummelo are as follows:

Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Black Tupelo and Pummelo

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