Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Water elm
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
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
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
LILIUM
Common Name
American Elm
Lily
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
लिली
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Lilie
In French
orme d'Amérique
Lis
In Spanish
olmo americano
Lirio
In Greek
American Elm
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Lírio
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Lilia
In Latin
Latin ulmo
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Elm and Lily
Season and care of Elm and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Lily Physical Information
Elm and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Lily are as follows:
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elm and Lily
Care of Elm and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.