Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Gladiolus
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Gladiolus
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Gladiolen
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Gladiolus
In Greek
American Elm Tree
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Gladiolus
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
mieczyk
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Gladiolus
Season and care of American Elm and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
American Elm and Gladiolus Physical Information
American Elm and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Gladiolus are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Elm and Gladiolus
Care of American Elm and Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.