Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
American Elm Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Bing Cherry
Season and care of American Elm and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
American Elm and Bing Cherry Physical Information
American Elm and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Bing Cherry are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Elm and Bing Cherry
Care of American Elm and Bing Cherry 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 Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.