Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
प्याज
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Zwiebel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Oignon
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
Cebolla
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Cebola
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Cebula
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Nyssaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and White Onion
Season and care of Black Tupelo and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and White Onion season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for White Onion is Neutral.
Black Tupelo and White Onion Physical Information
Black Tupelo and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and White Onion are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tupelo and White Onion
Care of Black Tupelo and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.