China Aster

Elm

About China Aster and Elm

China Aster

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

China

North America

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Water elm

Number of Varieties

3535

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

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

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, 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

Rheumatism

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

ULMUS americana

Common Name

China Aster

American Elm

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

China Aster

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Chine Aster

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

aster de China

olmo americano

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

American Elm

In Portuguese

China Aster

olmo americano

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Rosales

Family

Asteraceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1540

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Elm

Wondering what are the properties of China Aster and Elm? We provide you with everything About China Aster and Elm. China Aster doesn't have thorns and Elm doesn't have thorns. Also China Aster does not have fragrant flowers. China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma and Elm has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 China Aster and Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Aster and Elm

Season and care of China Aster and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.

China Aster and Elm Physical Information

China Aster and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Elm are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of China Aster and Elm

Care of China Aster and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.