Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Not Available
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
White Zinnia
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Weiß Zinnia
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Blanc Zinnia
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Zinnia album
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and American Hornbeam
Season and care of White Zinnia and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and American Hornbeam season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
White Zinnia and American Hornbeam Physical Information
White Zinnia and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and American Hornbeam are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Zinnia and American Hornbeam
Care of White Zinnia and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.