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American Elm
American Elm

Schefflera
Schefflera



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About American Elm and Schefflera

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

North America
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Types

Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Schefflera actinophylla

Number of Varieties

175900
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
Bog Garden, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
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Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

3,900.00 cm900.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

3,700.00 cm150.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green
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Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Winter

-
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Obtuse

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

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

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
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Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Mites

Allergy

Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fibre, Leaves
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Other Uses

Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

Common Name

American Elm, Augustine Elm
Schefflera

In Hindi

American Elm Tree
Schefflera

In German

Amerikanische Ulme
Schefflera

In French

Américaine Elm Tree
Schefflera

In Spanish

Olmo Americano Árbol
Schefflera

In Greek

American Elm Tree
Schefflera

In Portuguese

Árvore de olmo americano
Schefflera

In Polish

Amerykańska Elm Tree
Schefflera

In Latin

Latin ulmo
Schefflera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales
Apiales

Family

Ulmaceae
Araliaceae

Genus

Ulmus
Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

6700
1 27800
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Properties of American Elm and Schefflera

Wondering what are the properties of American Elm and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About American Elm and Schefflera. American Elm doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also American Elm does not have fragrant flowers. American Elm has allergic reactions like Pollen and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Elm and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of American Elm and Schefflera

Season and care of American Elm and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.

American Elm and Schefflera Physical Information

American Elm and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Schefflera are as follows:

  • American Elm flower color: Green

  • American Elm leaf color: Light Green

  • Schefflera flower color:

  • Schefflera leaf color:

Care of American Elm and Schefflera

Care of American Elm and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.