Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Polygonaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb 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.