Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Water elm
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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 insects
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
American Elm
Desert Willow
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Wüsten Weide
In French
orme d'Amérique
desert Willow
In Spanish
olmo americano
Desert Willow
In Greek
American Elm
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Willow deserto
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
desert Willow
In Latin
Latin ulmo
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Desert Willow
Season and care of Elm and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Desert Willow Physical Information
Elm and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Desert Willow are as follows:
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Elm and Desert Willow
Care of Elm and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.