American Elm

Thyme

About American Elm and Thyme

American Elm

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

North America

Asia, Europe

Types

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

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

175300

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

3,900.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

3,700.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

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

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fibre, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS americana 'Augustine'

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

American Elm, Augustine Elm

Thyme

In Hindi

American Elm Tree

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Amerikanische Ulme

Thymian

In French

Américaine Elm Tree

Thym

In Spanish

Olmo Americano Árbol

Tomillo

In Greek

American Elm Tree

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Árvore de olmo americano

Tomilho

In Polish

Amerykańska Elm Tree

Tymianek

In Latin

Latin ulmo

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Family

Ulmaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Ulmus

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6350

1 27800

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Properties of American Elm and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of American Elm and Thyme? We provide you with everything About American Elm and Thyme. American Elm doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also American Elm does not have fragrant flowers. American Elm has allergic reactions like Pollen and Thyme 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 Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Elm and Thyme

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

American Elm and Thyme Physical Information

American Elm and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Thyme are as follows:

American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of American Elm and Thyme

Care of American Elm and Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.