Lemon Thyme

Black Tupelo

About Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo

Lemon Thyme

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

155

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Habitat

gardens

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-7

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,828.80 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender

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

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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

Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

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

Bees, Wildlife

Birds

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

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

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

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

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

Lemon Thyme

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Zitronenthymian

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

citron Thyme

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

citron Thyme

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

limão Tomilho

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

tymianek cytrynowy

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

lemon Thyme

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Cornales

Family

Lamiaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Thymus

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

35045

1 27800

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Properties of Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo

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

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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo

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

Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo

Care of Lemon Thyme and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Lemon Thyme 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.