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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Nyssa sylvatica
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Number of Varieties

51
0 40000
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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
8-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22

Habit

Pyramidal
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,828.80 cm91.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica
Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree
pinkroot

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Spigelia

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo
Spigelia

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo
Spigelia

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Spigelia

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto
Spigelia

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Spigelia

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno
Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales
Gentianales

Family

Nyssaceae
Loganiceae

Genus

Nyssa
Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Bombini
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Subfamily

Nyssoideae
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Number of Species

4560
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Tupelo and Pinkroot

If you are confused whether Black Tupelo or Pinkroot are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Black Tupelo and Pinkroot Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Black Tupelo are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Fertilize in early spring, whereas for Pinkroot fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost and Organic Flower Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Black Tupelo and Pinkroot if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Black Tupelo and Pinkroot

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Tupelo and Pinkroot. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Tupelo and Pinkroot as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Black Tupelo is Emetic, Opthalmic and Vermifuge whereas of Pinkroot is Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema and hemorrhoids. Black Tupelo has beauty benefits as follows: while Pinkroot has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Black Tupelo vs Pinkroot

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Black Tupelo vs Pinkroot and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Black Tupelo are Mild Allergen and Pollen whereas of Pinkroot have Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Black Tupelo has showy fruits and Pinkroot has no showy fruits. Also Black Tupelo is not flowering and Pinkroot is not flowering . You can compare Black Tupelo and Pinkroot facts and facts of other plants too.