Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America
Central America
Types
Water elm
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Palmate
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Whole plant
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
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
American Elm
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
globe flower
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Trollblumen
In French
orme d'Amérique
globe flower
In Spanish
olmo americano
Trollius
In Greek
American Elm
globe flower
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Trollius
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Pełnik
In Latin
Latin ulmo
globe flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Ulmaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Globe Flower
Season and care of Elm and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Elm and Globe Flower Physical Information
Elm and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elm and Globe Flower are as follows:
Care of Elm and Globe Flower
Care of Elm and Globe Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.