Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Borders, Decorating walls
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
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
American Elm
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
jumping cholla
In German
amerikanische Ulme
jumping cholla
In French
orme d'Amérique
jumping cholla
In Spanish
olmo americano
jumping cholla
In Greek
American Elm
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
olmo americano
jumping cholla
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
jumping cholla
In Latin
Latin ulmo
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ulmaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ulmus
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Elm and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Elm and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Care of Elm and Jumping Cholla
Care of Elm and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.