Black Tupelo

Viola

About Black Tupelo and Viola

Black Tupelo

Viola

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Shrubs

Origin

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

World/Pandemic

Types

Nyssa sylvatica

Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor

Number of Varieties

5500

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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9 - 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, 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 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Shade, Partial shade, 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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beautification

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

Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Making Perfumes

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica

VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

Viola

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree

Viola

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

Viola

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo

Alto

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo

Viola

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

Βιόλα

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto

Viola

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

Altówka

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno

Viola

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales

Malpighiales

Family

Nyssaceae

Violaceae

Genus

Nyssa

Viola

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Violoideae

Number of Species

45600

1 27800

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Properties of Black Tupelo and Viola

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

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Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Viola

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

Black Tupelo and Viola Physical Information

Black Tupelo and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Viola are as follows:

Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
Viola leaf color: Green

Care of Black Tupelo and Viola

Care of Black Tupelo and Viola 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 Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.