Tabebuia

Black Tupelo

About Tabebuia and Black Tupelo

Tabebuia

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

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

Types

Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

255

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Forest edges

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-7

Sunset Zone

H1, 13, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,828.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

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

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Wood

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HANDROANTHUS billbergii

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Guayacán, Tabebuia

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

Tabebuia

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Tabebuia

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Tabebuia

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

Tabebuia

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

Tabebuia

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Tabebuia

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Tabebuia

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Tabebuia

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Cornales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Tabebuia

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

6745

1 27800

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Properties of Tabebuia and Black Tupelo

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

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Season and Care of Tabebuia and Black Tupelo

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

Tabebuia and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Tabebuia and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Tabebuia and Black Tupelo

Care of Tabebuia and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Tabebuia 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.