Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
  
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,828.80 cm
  
23
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Moist
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Mid Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Moist
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
  
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
  
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
  
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
  
Zinnia acerosa
  
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
  
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
  
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
  
White Zinnia
  
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
  
Weiß Zinnia
  
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
  
Blanc Zinnia
  
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
  
Zinnia blanco
  
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
  
λευκό Zinnia
  
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
  
branco Zinnia
  
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
  
Biały Zinnia
  
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
  
Zinnia album
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Nyssaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Nyssa
  
Zinnia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Bombini
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and White Zinnia
Season and care of Black Tupelo and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and White Zinnia season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Tupelo and White Zinnia Physical Information
Black Tupelo and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and White Zinnia are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Tupelo and White Zinnia
Care of Black Tupelo and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.