Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Water elm
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
American Elm
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Hydrangea
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Hortensie
In French
orme d'Amérique
Hortensia
In Spanish
olmo americano
Hortensia
In Greek
American Elm
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Hortênsia
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Hortensja
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Hibiscus
Family
Ulmaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elm and Batavia
Season and care of Elm and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Elm and Batavia Physical Information
Elm and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elm and Batavia are as follows:
Care of Elm and Batavia
Care of Elm and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Batavia 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.