Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Water elm
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
-
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
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
American Elm
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Hortensie
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Hortensia
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Hortensia
olmo americano
In Greek
υδραγεία
American Elm
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
olmo americano
In Polish
Hortensja
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Hibiscus
Latin ulmo
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Elm
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Elm season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Chocolate-root and Elm Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Elm are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Elm
Care of Chocolate-root and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done 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 Chocolate-root 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.