Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, 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
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
American Elm
Arbutus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
सदाबहार
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Erdbeerbaum
In French
orme d'Amérique
arbousier
In Spanish
olmo americano
Arbitus
In Greek
American Elm
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
olmo americano
árbuto
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
mącznik
In Latin
Latin ulmo
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ulmaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Arbutus
Season and care of Elm and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Arbutus Physical Information
Elm and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Arbutus are as follows:
Care of Elm and Arbutus
Care of Elm and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.