Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Borders, Wild gardens
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
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nyssaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Black Tupelo and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.