Black Tupelo

Teak

About Black Tupelo and Teak

Black Tupelo

Teak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia

Types

Nyssa sylvatica

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,828.80 cm2,740.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Water daily during growing season

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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

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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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Woodpeckers

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

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

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

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

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica

TECTONA grandis

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

East Indian Oak, Teak

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree

सागौन

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

Teak

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo

Teak

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo

Teak

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

Teak

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto

Teak

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

Teak

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno

Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Lamiales

Family

Nyssaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Nyssa

Tectona

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

455

1 27800

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Properties of Black Tupelo and Teak

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

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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Teak

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

Black Tupelo and Teak Physical Information

Black Tupelo and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Teak are as follows:

Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Black Tupelo and Teak

Care of Black Tupelo and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.