Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, 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
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, 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
Anti-oxidant
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
regal geranium
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Regal Geranie
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
geranium royale
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
geranio regia
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
regal geranium
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
regal geranium
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
regal geranium
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cornales
Family
Geraniaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Unknown
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo
Care of Regal Geranium and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, 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 Regal Geranium 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.