Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
American Elm
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Applemint Baum
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Applemint Arbre
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
olmo americano
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
American Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
olmo americano
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Applemint and Elm
Season and care of Applemint and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Elm Physical Information
Applemint and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Elm are as follows:
Care of Applemint and Elm
Care of Applemint and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.