Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Sassafras
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
Sassafras
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Sassafras
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Sassafras
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Sasafrás
In Greek
American Elm Tree
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
sassafrás
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Sassafras
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lauroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Sassafras
Season and care of American Elm and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Elm and Sassafras Physical Information
American Elm and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Sassafras are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of American Elm and Sassafras
Care of American Elm and Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.