Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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 Type
Light
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Hydrangea
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Hortensie
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Hortensia
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Hortensja
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Hydrangea and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Black Tupelo season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Hydrangea and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Hydrangea and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Black Tupelo
Care of Hydrangea and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea 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.