Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Water elm
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
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
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Broccoli
American Elm
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Brokkoli
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Brocoli
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Brócoli
olmo americano
In Greek
μπρόκολο
American Elm
In Portuguese
brócolis
olmo americano
In Polish
brokuły
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Brocoli
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Elm
Season and care of Broccoli and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Elm Physical Information
Broccoli and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Elm are as follows:
Care of Broccoli and Elm
Care of Broccoli and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Broccoli 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.