Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
candelabra
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Kandelaber
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
candélabre
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Candelabra
In Greek
American Elm Tree
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Candelabra
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
świeczniki
In Latin
Latin ulmo
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Candelabra
Season and care of American Elm and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Elm and Candelabra Physical Information
American Elm and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Candelabra are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Elm and Candelabra
Care of American Elm and Candelabra 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 Candelabra pruning is done 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.