Zonal Geranium

Black Tupelo

About Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo

Zonal Geranium

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

it is a type of geranium

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

505

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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 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

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,828.80 cm

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Bronze

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Bronze

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

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

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

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

Hanging Basket, 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

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

Zonal Geranium

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Zonal Pelargonie

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Géranium zonal

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

Zonal Geranium

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

διζωνική Γεράνι

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

zonal Geranium

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

strefowe Geranium

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

Zonal Geranium

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Cornales

Family

Geraniaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Geranium

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini

Subfamily

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

42245

1 27800

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Properties of Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo

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

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Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo

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

Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo

Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.