Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Types
Water elm
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ornamental use, 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
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
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
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
American Elm
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
चेरी
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Blühende Kirsch
In French
orme d'Amérique
cerisier
In Spanish
olmo americano
floración de la cereza
In Greek
American Elm
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
olmo americano
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Latin ulmo
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Elm and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Elm and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Elm and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Care of Elm and Flowering Cherry
Care of Elm and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.