Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Water elm
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Beans
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
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
COTYLEDON
Common Name
American Elm
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
बीजपत्र
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Cotyledon
In French
orme d'Amérique
Cotyledon
In Spanish
olmo americano
Cotyledon
In Greek
American Elm
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Cotyledon
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Liścień
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Elm and Cotyledon
Season and care of Elm and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Elm and Cotyledon Physical Information
Elm and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Cotyledon are as follows:
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Elm and Cotyledon
Care of Elm and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.