Teak

Black Tupelo

About Teak and Black Tupelo

Teak

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

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

Types

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Hillside, tropical environments

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,740.00 cm1,828.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

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

Plant Tolerance

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Woodpeckers

Birds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root bark

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

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, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TECTONA grandis

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

East Indian Oak, Teak

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

सागौन

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Teak

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Teak

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

Teak

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

Teak

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Teak

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Teak

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Teak

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Cornales

Family

Verbenaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Tectona

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

545

1 27800

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Properties of Teak and Black Tupelo

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

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Season and Care of Teak and Black Tupelo

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

Teak and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Teak and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Teak and Black Tupelo

Care of Teak and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning 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 Teak 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.