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About Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

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

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,828.80 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Devil's Backbone
Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Cornales

Family

Crassulaceae
Nyssaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Bombini

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Nyssoideae

Number of Species

200045
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Black Tupelo has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo

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

Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green

  • Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Black Tupelo

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