Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Hydrangea
American Elm Tree
In German
Hortensie
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Hortensia
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
υδραγεία
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Hortensja
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Latin ulmo
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and American Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and American Elm? We provide you with everything About Chaco and American Elm. Chaco doesn't have thorns and American Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and American Elm has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chaco and American Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and American Elm
Season and care of Chaco and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and American Elm Physical Information
Chaco and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and American Elm are as follows:
Care of Chaco and American Elm
Care of Chaco and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.