Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
शतावर
American Elm Tree
In German
Gemüsespargel
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Asperge
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Asparagus
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
σπαράγγι
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Asparagus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Liliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and American Elm
Season and care of Asparagus and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and American Elm Physical Information
Asparagus and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and American Elm are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Asparagus and American Elm
Care of Asparagus and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.