Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Water elm
Lemna minor
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
-
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
-
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
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
-
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
American Elm
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
duckweed
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Entengrütze
In French
orme d'Amérique
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
olmo americano
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
American Elm
duckweed
In Portuguese
olmo americano
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Rzęsa
In Latin
Latin ulmo
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Elm and Duckweed
Season and care of Elm and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Duckweed is .
Elm and Duckweed Physical Information
Elm and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Elm and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Elm and Duckweed
Care of Elm and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.