Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Echium pininana
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
tropical environments
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray 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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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
-
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Baum Aciam
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Black Tupelo
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Black Tupelo? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Black Tupelo. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Black Tupelo doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and Black Tupelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Tree Echium and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Black Tupelo season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Tree Echium and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Tree Echium and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tree Echium and Black Tupelo
Care of Tree Echium and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.