Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America
Europe
Types
Water elm
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Cushion
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
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
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
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 Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
American Elm
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Chinakohl
In French
orme d'Amérique
Napa chou
In Spanish
olmo americano
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
American Elm
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Repolho Napa
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elm and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Elm and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Elm and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Elm and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Elm and Napa Cabbage
Care of Elm and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.