Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America
Europe, Northern America
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
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
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Syringa
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Lilac
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
बकाइन
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Flieder
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
lilas
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
lila
In Greek
American Elm Tree
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
lilás
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
liliowy
In Latin
Latin ulmo
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Lilacs
Season and care of American Elm and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
American Elm and Lilacs Physical Information
American Elm and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Lilacs are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Elm and Lilacs
Care of American Elm and Lilacs 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 Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
