Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Water elm
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
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
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
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
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
American Elm
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Juneberry
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Felsenbirnen
In French
orme d'Amérique
Amélanchier
In Spanish
olmo americano
Amelanchier
In Greek
American Elm
Juneberry
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Amelanchier
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Elm and Juneberry
Season and care of Elm and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Juneberry Physical Information
Elm and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Juneberry are as follows:
Care of Elm and Juneberry
Care of Elm and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.