Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Water elm
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Full Shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
extracted oil, Leaves, 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
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
Common Name
American Elm
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Cleyera
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Sakaki
In French
orme d'Amérique
Cleyera
In Spanish
olmo americano
Cleyera
In Greek
American Elm
Cleyera
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Cleyera
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Cleyera
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Cleyera
Season and care of Elm and Cleyera is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Cleyera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Cleyera Physical Information
Elm and Cleyera physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Cleyera are as follows:
Care of Elm and Cleyera
Care of Elm and Cleyera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Cleyera 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 Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.