Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Africa
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
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
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
नेटाल बेर
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Natal Plum
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
natal Plum
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
American Elm Tree
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Natal Plum
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Natal Plum
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Ulmaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Natal Plum
Season and care of American Elm and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
American Elm and Natal Plum Physical Information
American Elm and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Natal Plum are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Elm and Natal Plum
Care of American Elm and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.