Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
Water elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Hillside
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
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
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
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
Diabetes, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Tea plant, Tea shrub
American Elm
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Camellia Pflanzen
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Camélia
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Camelia
olmo americano
In Greek
Καμέλια
American Elm
In Portuguese
Camélia
olmo americano
In Polish
Kamelia
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Camellia
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Theeae, Theoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Camellia and Elm
Season and care of Camellia and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Camellia and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camellia season is Spring and Winter and Elm season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Camellia is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Camellia and Elm Physical Information
Camellia and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Camellia and Elm are as follows:
Camellia flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson and Dark Red
Camellia leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Camellia and Elm
Care of Camellia and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Camellia 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.