Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Wild Plum
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
White Zinnia
In German
wild Plum
Weiß Zinnia
In French
wild Plum
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
branco Zinnia
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Wild Plum
Zinnia album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and White Zinnia
Season and care of Wild Plum and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and White Zinnia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Wild Plum and White Zinnia Physical Information
Wild Plum and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and White Zinnia are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Plum and White Zinnia
Care of Wild Plum and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.