Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Water elm
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
American Elm
In Hindi
david ward
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
david ward
amerikanische Ulme
In French
david ward
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
david ward
olmo americano
In Greek
david ward
American Elm
In Portuguese
david ward
olmo americano
In Polish
david ward
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
david ward
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of David Ward and Elm
Season and care of David Ward and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Elm Physical Information
David Ward and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Elm are as follows:
Care of David Ward and Elm
Care of David Ward and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.