Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America
  
Brazil
  
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-8
  
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, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
  
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
  
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
  
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
  
Raintree
  
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
  
raintree
  
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
  
raintree
  
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
  
raintree
  
In Greek
American Elm Tree
  
Raintree
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
  
Raintree
  
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
  
Raintree
  
In Latin
Latin ulmo
  
Raintree
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Urticales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Ulmaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Ulmus
  
Brunfelsia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Petunioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Elm and Raintree
Season and care of American Elm and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
American Elm and Raintree Physical Information
American Elm and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Raintree are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Elm and Raintree
Care of American Elm and Raintree 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 Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.