Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Water elm
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-11
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Round
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
American Elm
Kale
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
गोभी
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Grünkohl
In French
orme d'Amérique
Chou frisé
In Spanish
olmo americano
Col rizada
In Greek
American Elm
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Couve
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Ulmaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elm and Kale
Season and care of Elm and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Kale Physical Information
Elm and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elm and Kale are as follows:
Care of Elm and Kale
Care of Elm and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.