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