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Black Tupelo
Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Nyssa sylvatica
it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

550
0 40000
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Habitat

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
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Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,828.80 cm30.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

762.00 cm38.10 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

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Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
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Allergy

Mild Allergen, Pollen
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NYSSA sylvatica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

Black Tupelo Tree
Zonal Geranium

In German

Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Noir Arbre Tupelo
Géranium zonal

In Spanish

Árbol negro Tupelo
Zonal Geranium

In Greek

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

Árvore Tupelo Preto
zonal Geranium

In Polish

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Niger Tupelo ligno
Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales
Geraniales

Family

Nyssaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Nyssa
Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe

Bombini
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Subfamily

Nyssoideae
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Number of Species

45422
1 27800
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Difference Between Black Tupelo and Zonal Geranium

If you are confused whether Black Tupelo or Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium fertilizers required are fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer and High-phosphorous fertilizers used. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Black Tupelo and Zonal Geranium if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Black Tupelo and Zonal Geranium

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Black Tupelo and Zonal Geranium. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Black Tupelo and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium is . Black Tupelo has beauty benefits as follows: while Zonal Geranium has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Black Tupelo vs Zonal Geranium

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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Black Tupelo has showy fruits and Zonal Geranium has no showy fruits. Also Black Tupelo is not flowering and Zonal Geranium is not flowering . You can compare Black Tupelo and Zonal Geranium facts and facts of other plants too.