Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America
Types
Persea americana
Water elm
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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 every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
-
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
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
American Elm
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Avocado
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Avocat
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Aguacate
olmo americano
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
American Elm
In Portuguese
Abacate
olmo americano
In Polish
Awokado
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Avocado
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Avocado and Elm
Season and care of Avocado and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Avocado and Elm Physical Information
Avocado and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Elm are as follows:
Care of Avocado and Elm
Care of Avocado and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done 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 Avocado 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.