Dutch Iris

Black Tupelo

About Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo

Dutch Iris

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Bearded Iris

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

505

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Habitat

meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9-7

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,828.80 cm

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Minimum Width

12.70 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Sword-like

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Plants

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

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

Bacteria, fungus, Viruses

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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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

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Basketary, Used for fragrance

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IRIS 'Apollo'

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

Dutch Iris

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Dutch Iris

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Dutch Iris

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

Dutch Iris

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

Dutch Iris

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Dutch Iris

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Dutch Iris

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Dutch Iris

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Cornales

Family

Iridaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Iris

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Irideae

Bombini

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

30045

1 27800

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Properties of Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo

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

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Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo

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

Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo

Care of Dutch Iris and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris 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.