Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
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, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
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
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
American Elm
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
काजू के पेड़
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Cashew Baum
In French
orme d'Amérique
Anacardier
In Spanish
olmo americano
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
American Elm
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
olmo americano
cajueiro
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Latin ulmo
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Season and Care of Elm and Cashew
Season and care of Elm and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Cashew Physical Information
Elm and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Cashew are as follows:
Care of Elm and Cashew
Care of Elm and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Cashew 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.