Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Water elm
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
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
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
American Elm
In Hindi
Astilbe
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Prachtspieren
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Astilbe
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Astilbe
olmo americano
In Greek
astilbe
American Elm
In Portuguese
astilbe
olmo americano
In Polish
astilbe
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Artemisia
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Astilbe and Elm
Season and care of Astilbe and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Elm Physical Information
Astilbe and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Elm are as follows:
Care of Astilbe and Elm
Care of Astilbe and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.