Elm

Meadow Phlox

About Elm and Meadow Phlox

Elm

Meadow Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

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

Number of Varieties

3560

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Habitat

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm38.10 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblique base

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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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, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Leaves

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

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS americana

PHLOX maculata

Common Name

American Elm

Meadow Phlox

In Hindi

अमेरिकी एल्म

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

amerikanische Ulme

Wiese Phlox

In French

orme d'Amérique

Meadow Phlox

In Spanish

olmo americano

prado Phlox

In Greek

American Elm

Meadow Phlox

In Portuguese

olmo americano

Meadow Phlox

In Polish

Amerykański wiązu

łąka Phlox

In Latin

Latin ulmo

Phlox meadow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Solanales

Family

Ulmaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4070

1 27800

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Properties of Elm and Meadow Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Elm and Meadow Phlox? We provide you with everything About Elm and Meadow Phlox. Elm doesn't have thorns and Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Elm has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma and Meadow Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elm and Meadow Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elm and Meadow Phlox

Season and care of Elm and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Elm and Meadow Phlox Physical Information

Elm and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Elm and Meadow Phlox are as follows:

Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Elm and Meadow Phlox

Care of Elm and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.