Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Water elm
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Adequately
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
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
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers
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
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
American Elm
Acacia
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Acacia
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Acacia
In French
orme d'Amérique
Acacia
In Spanish
olmo americano
Acacia
In Greek
American Elm
Acacia
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Acacia
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Acacia
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elm and Acacia
Season and care of Elm and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Elm and Acacia Physical Information
Elm and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Acacia are as follows:
Care of Elm and Acacia
Care of Elm and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.