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About Elm and Broccoli


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tree  

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
North America  

Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower  
Water elm  

Number of Varieties
3  
99+
35  
99+

Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
6-1  
9-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
1,830.00 cm  
22

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
910.00 cm  
23

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan  

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  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Oblique base  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels  
-  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching  
allergic reaction, Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai  
Landscape Designing  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

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  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Capparales  
Rosales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Ulmaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Ulmus  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
19  
99+
40  
99+

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Properties of Broccoli and Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Broccoli and Elm? We provide you with everything About Broccoli and Elm. Broccoli doesn't have thorns and Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Broccoli does not have fragrant flowers. Broccoli has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching and Elm has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broccoli and Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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.

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