Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
California
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
Matilija Poppy
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Matilija Poppy
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Matilija amapola
In Greek
American Elm Tree
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Papaverales
Family
Ulmaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of American Elm and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Elm and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
American Elm and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Elm and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Elm and Matilija Poppy
Care of American Elm and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
