Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
Quercus
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Quercus
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Quercus
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
Quercus
In Greek
American Elm Tree
Quercus
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
Quercus
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Quercus
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Elm and Water Oak
Season and care of American Elm and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
American Elm and Water Oak Physical Information
American Elm and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Water Oak are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of American Elm and Water Oak
Care of American Elm and Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.