Eastern Redbud

Black Tupelo

About Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo

Eastern Redbud

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

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

Types

Cercis

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

255

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-7

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,828.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

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

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

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, Remove hanging branches

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

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

OstRedbud

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Redbud Orient

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Cercis

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Cornales

Family

Fabaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Cercis

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Bombini

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

1045

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo

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

Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 Eastern Redbud 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.