Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Mexico
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
Boston Ivy
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Boston Ivy
In Greek
American Elm Tree
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ulmus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Boston Ivy
Season and care of American Elm and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Elm and Boston Ivy Physical Information
American Elm and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Boston Ivy are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of American Elm and Boston Ivy
Care of American Elm and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.