Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, Leaves
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
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
American Elm
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Apamate
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Apamate
In French
orme d'Amérique
Apamate
In Spanish
olmo americano
Apamate
In Greek
American Elm
Apamate
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Apamate
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Apamate
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ulmaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Ulmus
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Apamate
Season and care of Elm and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apamate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Apamate Physical Information
Elm and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Apamate are as follows:
Care of Elm and Apamate
Care of Elm and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.