Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Water elm
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
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
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
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 animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bulbs, Root
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
American Elm
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Yambohne
In French
orme d'Amérique
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
olmo americano
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
American Elm
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Elm and Jicama
Season and care of Elm and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Jicama Physical Information
Elm and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Jicama are as follows:
Care of Elm and Jicama
Care of Elm and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.