Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
California
Types
Water elm
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, 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
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
American Elm
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Matilija Poppy
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Matilija Poppy
In French
orme d'Amérique
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
olmo americano
Matilija amapola
In Greek
American Elm
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Papaverales
Family
Ulmaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Elm and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Elm and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Elm and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Elm and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Care of Elm and Matilija Poppy
Care of Elm and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.