Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mediterranean
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Artichoke
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
Artichoke
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Artischocke
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Artichaut
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Alcachofa
In Greek
American Elm Tree
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Alcachofra
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Karczoch
In Latin
Latin ulmo
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Ulmaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Artichoke
Season and care of American Elm and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
American Elm and Artichoke Physical Information
American Elm and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Artichoke are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of American Elm and Artichoke
Care of American Elm and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.