Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
अजवाइन
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Ajowan
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Ajowan
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
American Elm Tree
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
aipo
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
seler
In Latin
Latin ulmo
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ulmus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Ajwain plant
Season and care of American Elm and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
American Elm and Ajwain plant Physical Information
American Elm and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Ajwain plant are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of American Elm and Ajwain plant
Care of American Elm and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.