Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
River side
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Eukalyptus
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Eucalyptus
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Bombini
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Nyssoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Black Tupelo season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo
Care of Eucalyptus and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Eucalyptus 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.